9. A gaming device as recited in claim 8 , wherein the device is implemented as a bonus game in a primary gaming machine that employs a plurality of rotating reels.
9. A gaming device as recited in claim 8 , wherein the device is implemented as a bonus game in a primary gaming machine that employs a plurality of rotating reels. 10. A gaming device as recited in claim 9 wherein the bonus game is activated upon the occurrence of a predetermined combination of indicia located on the rotating reels.