Patent ID: 6755737
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method performed by a gaming machine comprising:(a) carrying out a primary game providing any of a plurality of first outcomes, at least one of said first outcomes allowing a player to play a bonus game; (b) carrying out said bonus game upon obtaining said one of said first outcomes, said bonus game providing a plurality of second outcomes, at least one of said second outcomes initiating a third game to determine whether said bonus game is to end or continue; (c) carrying out said third game to present to said player a plurality of player selectable options, said plurality of player selectable options representing a plurality of third possible outcomes, said one of a plurality of possible third outcomes including an end-bonus game outcome, ending said bonus game, and another of said plurality of possible third outcomes allowing said bonus game to continue; and (d) receiving from said player a choice of one option from among said plurality of player selectable options, said choice being received prior to revealing to said player which one of said plurality of third possible outcomes is associated with said choice.