Patent ID: 7014560
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming device operable under the control of at least one processor, said gaming device comprising: a cabinet; a primary game controlled by the at least one processor, supported by the cabinet in a first position and operable upon a wager by a player; at least two independently activated mechanical reels supported by the cabinet in at least one second position separate from the first position and operated independent of the primary game; a display device supported by the cabinet and operable with the at least one processor to display the primary game; a plurality of symbols on each reel; a plurality of awards associated with said symbols; at least one indicator associated with each of said reels; and at least one terminating condition associated with at least one of said reels, wherein the at least one processor is operable to independently activate each of the plurality of reels, independently stop each of said reels, provide the player any of said awards associated with said symbols indicated on said stopped reels, deactivate at least one of said reels when the terminating condition occurs for said reel, and independently re-activate said stopped reel if said reel is not deactivated.