Rainbow Riches Pick and Mix Slot

Rainbow Riches Pick and Mix Slots

Creating sequels is always a challenge; even in Hollywood, the outcomes of long-running movie series such as Rocky, Rambo, Jaws, and Transformers have been mixed. It’s surprising to see how much success a slot game developer like Barcrest has achieved with their enduringly popular Rainbow Riches, based on an Irish leprechaun theme!

Pick and Mix, the newest addition to the series, follows a game that was initially a huge hit in land-based casinos before being adapted and introduced online, yielding similar positive results like other well-known free slots online. This latest Pick and Mix version retains many of the beloved features that Barcrest fans cherish while also introducing a few clever new elements. The game has already garnered a following even before its online release, having been available in land-based casinos a year ago as a physical slot.

Theme & Features

The title itself gives away the theme of Pick and Mix, which continues the Irish leprechaun / Luck of the Irish motif seen in its predecessor games. The graphics have been further improved in this new version, with sharper and clearer character symbols, reels, and backgrounds. The traditional greens and golds are rendered with deep and vibrant hues on both desktop and mobile screens. Personally, I still prefer the rock-themed leprechauns in IGT’s Shamrockers game over the jingle-based musical score found in Pick and Mix.

The 20 fixed pay-lines remain unchanged, and betting is divided into 3 tiers, offering increased RTP and a higher chance of triggering a bonus at the popular Barcrest ‘big bet’ values of 20.00 or 30.00 credits. However, playing at these levels requires making 5 consecutive spins, representing a significant financial commitment compared to the slightly lower RTP bets of 2.00 credits or less. As typical of Barcrest games, there is no progressive jackpot, and even the maximum win is relatively small in relation to the maximum bet. These games are designed for frequent wins and engaging gameplay rather than long intervals between large payouts.

What sets this game apart from the original title are its numerous bonus features. At the start of the game, players can choose up to 3 out of the five available features to be active during the game. This customization option allows players to select their favorite feature as the only one active, ensuring that every bonus round they trigger incorporates that specific feature—this feature is quite appealing and may likely be adopted by other games in the future. Players have the flexibility to re-select the active features after each spin, except when in big bet mode, where they must wait for all 5 spins to complete.

The first bonus feature, ‘Road to Riches,’ prompts players to spin the wheel with the leprechaun to determine how many steps they advance along the winding yellow path, collecting wins along the way, with the chance to win the jackpot of 500.00 credits at the top. British casino players are probably familiar with this round, as it is a key feature of the original Rainbow slot found in casinos and pub fruit machines.

The ‘Pots of Gold’ feature is one of the most popular bonuses in the Rainbow series. Gold, Silver, and Bronze pots rotate on the screen, with their respective values displayed at the top. An arrow indicates the winning pot when they come to a stop, and the corresponding value is awarded. Each spin contributes to the pots’ values when this bonus is active, with the gold pot offering the maximum win of 500.00 credits.

‘Fields of Gold’ is the feature that builds the most suspense. Initially, 50 gold coins appear on the screen, spinning to reveal values of either 1.00 credit or nothing. Subsequently, a giant coin is spun, determining if players progress to the next round, where the coin values increase to 2.00 credits each. If the game triggers the third and final round, with coin values of 5.00 and 10.00 credits, the cumulative round winnings can result in substantial payouts.

The last two bonus rounds are more straightforward: the ‘Magic Toadstools’ round is a pick-and-win feature where players select items for cash prizes or additional symbols revealed by a fairy. The ‘Free Spins’ bonus offers up to 30 spins, which can be retriggered until the maximum win of 500 is reached. These rounds add variety to the gameplay, complementing the more elaborate bonus features in the slot game.

Summary

‘Pick and Mix’ is likely to be a polarizing game, with a very low maximum win that may deter high-stakes players unless playing for free. However, for players seeking frequent small wins and engaging gameplay, especially at lower limits for a real cash game, this title is a solid choice. The customizable feature selection underscores the trend among game developers to increase player interaction and engagement in their games.

Jack Barens iGaming Writer

Last Updated: April 21, 2025