(a) A hopper storage area may be used in connection with the operation of a slot machine, for the purpose of temporarily storing coins, prize tokens or slot tokens that are to be deposited only into the slot machine's hopper that corresponds with the coin or type of token stored in the hopper storage area.

The Fire Link Feature is triggered by at least four Fireball symbols that lock in place and award three free spins. During the free spins, every new Fireball symbol achieved on the reels locks in place and resets the Free Spins available to three.