A gaming unit may comprise a gaming display being operable to generate
images and a controller operatively coupled to the gaming display. The
controller may be programmed to select and display a number of player
symbols and to generate an outcome of a plurality reels. The controller
also may be programmed to display on the gaming display an outcome of the
reels, to determine the initial award amount of the outcome of the reels
and to determine whether one of the displayed player symbols has a
predetermined relationship and can be played on the displayed reel
symbols. If the player can play a displayed player symbol, the controller
may be programmed to allow the player to play one of the displayed player
symbols on the displayed reel symbols and credit an additional award
amount.