Rainbow Riches Race Day is a video slot game developed by SG Digital (formerly Light & Wonder) that combines the well-known Irish theme of the Rainbow Riches series with the excitement of horse racing. The game features a vibrant atmosphere with a lush green racecourse in the background, cheering crowds, and colorful symbols on the reels.
Gameplay Mechanics
Rainbow Riches Race Day utilizes a 6×4 reel layout and offers a modern twist on paylines with a total of 4,096 ways to win. This means winning combinations can be formed anywhere on adjacent reels, significantly increasing the chance of frequent wins. The slot caters to a wide range of players with a betting range of £0.20 to £30 (GBP) per spin.
Symbols and Payouts
The lower value symbols consist of playing card icons (J, Q, K, A), while the higher value symbols include lucky clovers, toadstools, harps, and the classic Rainbow Riches logo. The most valuable symbol is the Rainbow Riches logo, awarding 300x the total bet for a six-symbol combination.
- Wild Symbol: The gold coin symbol acts as a wild, substituting for most other symbols (except scatters and horse symbols) to complete winning combinations.
- Scatter Symbol: The Grand Derby symbol triggers the Free Spins bonus when four or more land anywhere on the reels.
Bonus Features
- Race Day Bonus: This unique feature can be randomly triggered during the base game. When activated, players get to choose a horse to back in a virtual race. Each horse corresponds to a symbol on the reels, and if the chosen horse wins the race, the corresponding prize pot is awarded.
- Free Spins: Landing four or more scatter symbols unlocks the Free Spins bonus. Before the free spins begin, players are given the opportunity to strategically distribute an additional 90x their total bet across the different horse jackpots. The free spins then commence, and the bonus continues until a horse reaches the finishing post and awards its prize, or the maximum win is achieved.
A unique aspect of Rainbow Riches Race Day is the strategic element incorporated into the Free Spins bonus. By allowing players to allocate credits amongst horse jackpots before the spins begin, the slot adds a layer of player agency and the potential for a more rewarding free spins round.
Rainbow Riches Race Day is one of many slots in the popular Rainbow Riches series by SG Digital. Other slots in the franchise include: Rainbow Riches Cluster Magic, Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours, Rainbow Riches Power Mix, Rainbow Riches Power Pitch and other.