The present invention is a gaming machine having a player time-selectable
bonus award scheme whereby the player may redeem, at a time of the
player's choosing winning outcomes accrued during base game play.
Redemption of each of the accrued winning outcomes is accomplished when a
player selects an option to display a winning symbol combination
associated with the winning outcome. Selection of the option to display
the winning symbol combination associated with the winning outcome always
yields an award and sometimes yields another winning outcome, again
redeemable at a time of the player's choosing. A counter display on the
gaming machine increments a number as each winning outcome is accrued,
and decrements the number as each winning outcome is redeemed.
