A gaming apparatus that can be operated by a player in a slot mode and a pinball mode. The apparatus includes a slot machine that can be activated by the player in the slot mode to display different combinations of symbols. The apparatus also includes a pinball machine that can be operated by the player in the pinball mode to play a pinball game. A lever is provided for use with both the slot machine and the pinball machine. The player can manipulate the lever to activate the slot machine when the apparatus is in the slot mode and can manipulate the lever to operate the pinball machine when the apparatus is in the pinball mode.