The present invention relates to a gaming device having a multiple
selection large award bonus scheme. The gaming device includes a plurality
of selections, a plurality of credit symbols associated with said
selections, a plurality of awards symbols associated with selections, a
winning combination of award symbols and a display device connected to the
controller and adapted to display the selections, credit symbols and award
symbols. A player is awarded credits when the player selects a selection
having an associated credit symbol. The player accumulates award symbols
when the player selects a selection associated with an award symbol. The
player wins a preferably large award when the player accumulates said
winning combination of award symbols. Preferably, the number of player
selections is determined based on the player's wager in the primary game
wherein the player obtains a specified number of player selections which
are necessary to achieve the winning combination and thereby win a large
award or jackpot.