Gaming systems and devices to configure multigame bonuses

A gaming device comprising:

• a video display device configured to display a game grid showing portions of a plurality of game reels in a matrix of symbol positions, and display a bonus prize indicator;
• a memory device configured to store a credit amount and to store a bonus module, the bonus module including a bonus configuration menu having a plurality of input fields and a plurality of output fields, and including instructions for bonus mechanics associated with a bonus feature;
• a wager input device structured to receive physical items associated with currency values;
• and
• a processor operable to:
• receive a first signal including credentials indicating access from an operator of the gaming device;
• display the bonus configuration menu in response to receiving the access signal;
• receive a second signal indicating alteration of a value of a first input field from the plurality of input fields on the bonus configuration menu;
• automatically calculate at least one new value for a first output field from the plurality of output fields in the bonus configuration menu based on the value of the altered first input field in the bonus configuration menu, the new value of the first output field altering a first bonus mechanic of the bonus feature associated with the bonus module;
• receive a third signal to enable the bonus module during game play of the gaming device so that the bonus feature can be triggered during primary gaming events;
• receive a fourth signal from the wager input device indicating receipt of a physical item associated with a currency value;
• increase the credit amount stored in the memory based on the currency value of the received physical item;
• receive a wager on a first primary gaming event, where an amount of the wager is deducted from the credit amount stored in the memory;
• display a first game outcome for the first primary gaming event on the game grid;
• initiate the bonus feature when the bonus feature is triggered during the first primary gaming event, the bonus feature including the altered first bonus mechanic;
• determine awards associated with the first primary gaming event and the bonus feature;
• and
• increase the credit amount stored in memory by amounts of any awards determined from the first primary gaming event and the bonus feature.