A gaming machine having a secondary game comprising either a physical or
video depicted blender is disclosed. Ice cubes having values or symbols
incorporated thereon define a bonus award. In the video embodiment, a
display shows an operating blender causing a lid to dislodge allowing an
ice cube to be ejected. The value depicted on the ejected ice cube
defines the amount of the secondary award. Speakers output blender sounds
to add excitement and realism to the video embodiment. In a mechanical
embodiment, a physical blender contains lightweight indicators in the
general shape of ice cubes. An air supply tube in communication with the
blender causes the indicators to circulate within the blender. A second
tube creates a vacuum thereby causing one of the indicators to be
captured by a lid protrusion. Other mechanical versions are disclosed as
well. A system for evaluating and transmitting the value of the captured
indicator to a machine processor is disclosed.