Gaming device and method

Abstract

A method and device for gaming, in which an primary game is played toward a winning outcome, but including a bonus event triggered by a particular outcome or outcomes. The bonus event is characterized by interrelated visual elements which may be independently manipulable, in which successive identifications of the resulting images on a paytable produce enhanced awards.

I claim:  
     
         1 - A gaming device, comprising, in combination: 
 a display, and    a processor and random number generator operatively intercoupled and operatively coupled to said display, said random number generator providing an outcome to a primary game initiated on said display, said display having at least one outcome triggering a bonus event, said bonus event allowing play of a gaming proposition having a plurality of components wherein said each of said plurality of components are visually interrelated, said plurality of components being combined to produce a bonus outcome for comparison to a paytable for award determination.    
     
     
         2 - A method of gaming, the steps including: 
 presenting a first image which serves as a goal,    presenting a second image constructed as plural segments which change on command by a player,    changing said second image upon command by the player, and    comparing said second image to said first image for correspondence which mandates an award.