SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING PRIZES AND/OR BONUS GAME TRIGGERS FOR AT LEAST A PRIMARY GAME AND A SECONDARY BONUS GAME INCLUDING COMBINATION AWARDS

A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game to trigger a second bonus game part including a plurality of free games relating to a progressive award. The second bonus game part includes awarding at least one combination award including a progressive cash or credit award and an award of a plurality of free games.