Slingo Rainbow Riches

Combining bingo and slot games, Slingo was a concept introduced in the 1990s to bring a new gaming aspect to the slot world that became very popular. Some years later, Slingo Originals, the creators of these types of games, is back adapting modern slots and formatting them into interesting new Slingo hybrids. The most recent project for the studio has been adapting Rainbow Riches, a classic game that has its own fervent following. To win payouts in this game, you need to create winning lines of numbers like in bingo. The more lines you complete, the better the prizes become. Slingo Rainbow Riches is available on mobile, tablet and desktop platforms.

Slingo Rainbow Riches Overview

The features of this game come in the many types of special symbols that fall onto the board. The first one is the regular joker icon; this symbol allows players to pick any number that hasn't been drawn from the respective column it lands on to have crossed off. Next is the Super Joker, which has the same ability but allows you to pick any symbol on the board. A free spin counter also falls onto the board. Landing one of these gives you one extra spin per round. In addition to these icons, players should keep an eye on where they are on the prize ladder to the left of the reels. Climbing the ladder provides access to bigger prizes. All features will be explained in more detail later in the review.

Slingo Rainbow Riches Theme and Symbols

The theme for this game is the same as the original Rainbow Riches slot. This means that players will be met with a luck of the Irish theme with all the normal accoutrement. For starters, many symbols depict various leprechauns enjoying themselves, prancing across fields or dancing under rainbows. In addition, the setting for this game has been designed to emulate the rolling hills of Ireland. That being said, there is something Wizard of Oz about the setting; perhaps it's the yellow brick road? Either way, the theme is a pleasant one with old-school graphics and a cheeky feel.

The background, as mentioned, is a lush green landscape carpeted in thick luscious grass, the type that dairy cows would love to get stuck into. This land, considering the theme, is presumably Ireland, the green and beautiful emerald isle west of England and Wales. Unlike most of the days of the year, however, the sun is shining on this particular day in Ireland, giving everything a cheery and uplifting feeling. The playing board is a bingo-type grid with the prize ladder on the screen's left-hand side.

The symbols for this game are a little different from conventional slot games. To start with, you will mostly see numbers on the grid. These won't spin or move. Instead, your spin will be a spin of the ball machine, which will produce a number corresponding to one of the numbers you have on the board. Like bingo, you have to try to create lines and full houses with these randomly selected numbers. Then a range of special symbols comes into play to boost the player's gaming experience. These include the joker, the super joker, the devil, the free spins, and the various prize ladder icons.

Game Play

Slingo Rainbow Riches is played on a 5-reel, 5-row machine. There are no pay lines as this game operates like a bingo game. To create wins, players need to form lines and patterns on the grid with randomly selected numbers. The betting range for Slingo Rainbow Riches is 50p to £100 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stakes up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen. The volatility for this slot is rated in the medium range. The return to player percentage for Slingo Rainbow Riches is 95.6%, which is below average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 1,000x your stake.

Slingo Rainbow Riches Features

The features of this game start with the impact of the various joker icons. The first joker icon is the regular one. This icon enables the player to pick any number that hasn't been drawn from the same column. The Super joker, however, allows you to pick any number on the board and cross it off. The devil icon in this game is not a helpful feature and instead blocks numbers, so you can't complete lines.

The next feature is the free spin icon. This gives players one extra spin per icon landed. On the other hand, the prize features are tied to the prize ladder. From line five onwards, several special prizes will be awarded for finding patterns, each granting a different reward. These are explained below:

• Wishing Well - you will choose one among three wishing wells that hide interesting rewards.
• Cash Crop - 50 coins will spin and potentially reveal worthy winning values.
• Magic Toadstool - you will get to choose among many toadstools, each one hiding a multiplier value.
• Road to Riches - spinning the wheel can get you further on the trail, with great potential prizes.
• Pots of Gold - 12 pots of gold will spin in a circle, and whichever the arrow stops on will be awarded.

Conclusion

As Slingo online slots go, this is a pretty exciting one with some fun prizes on offer and a varied gaming experience. However, when you really dig into the details of the game, you discover that the RTP is low, the top prize isn't all that, and the level of graphic finish could be better. Sadly, this game may look more promising than it actually is. You can also try Gems Bonanza from our demo slot machine collection.