A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine includes receiving a wager for playing a basic game on the gaming machine and, in response to an occurrence of a bonus condition, initiating a bonus game. The bonus game is displayed with a plurality of selectable elements on a display of the gaming machine and the bonus game is terminated after at least one element has been selected. The method further includes returning to the basic game after terminating the bonus game, and, in response to a subsequent occurrence of the bonus condition, resuming the bonus game. The resumed bonus game is displayed with the selected element presented in a selected state.