Rainbow Riches Drops of Gold is an engaging addition to the Rainbow Riches series, developed by Light & Wonder. The game features a 5×4 reel layout with 50 paylines in the base game, expandable to 200 paylines during free spins.
Drops of Gold Feature
The main attraction of this slot is the Drops of Gold feature, triggered randomly on any spin. Gold and silver pots can drop down onto the reels and turn wild, substituting for all symbols except the bonus. The feature lasts for 1 free spin.
Free Spins: Landing 3 or more bonus symbols triggers the Free Spins round. The number of free spins awarded depends on the number of triggering symbols:
- 3 symbols: 8 free spins
- 4 symbols: 12 free spins
- 5 symbols: 16 free spins
During free spins, the number of paylines doubles from 50 to 200, increasing the ways to win. The Drops of Gold feature is also active, with pots dropping down on every free spin.
Big Bet Mode: Players can choose to activate the Big Bet mode, which provides 5 linked spins with an enhanced Drops of Gold feature. There are 3 Big Bet options:
- £20 for 5 spins with a 97.00% RTP
- £30 for 5 spins with a 97.25% RTP
- £50 for 5 spins with a 97.75% RTP
In Big Bet spins, lower value symbols are removed to increase the win potential. More Drops of Gold pots also fall onto the reels.
The game retains the familiar Rainbow Riches visual style, with the action set in a lush green field with rainbows, toadstools and a winding path. Traditional Irish-themed symbols like harps, toadstools and horseshoes populate the reels. The charming leprechaun character from other Rainbow Riches games is absent though.
Rainbow Riches Drops of Gold focuses heavily on the randomly-triggered Drops of Gold feature, where pots turn wild and stick for a free respin. This combines with an enhanced free spins round and optional Big Bet mode for increased RTP and win potential. The 50-200 payline setup and low volatility math model make it ideal for casual players looking for a balanced Rainbow Riches experience with frequent smaller wins and occasional bigger payouts from the bonus features.