The Rainbow Riches slot machine comes from Barcrest, a studio now part of Light & Wonder, and runs on 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 paylines with a published RTP of 95% and medium volatility. Its top win is 500x the bet, and nearly everything interesting happens in three bonus rounds: Road to Riches, Wishing Well and Pots of Gold. It first went online in May 2009, which makes it one of the older titles still found in lobbies.
Canadian law leaves online slots to the provinces: you can play for money on your provincial site, or with a registered private operator in Ontario or Alberta. The age limit is 19+ (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec).
The published numbers for Rainbow Riches
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Studio | Barcrest (Light & Wonder) |
| Online release | 29 May 2009 (OLBG) |
| Layout | 5 reels x 3 rows, 20 paylines |
| RTP | 95% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max win | 500x bet |
The three Rainbow Riches bonus rounds explained
- Road to Riches
- Wishing Well
- Pots of Gold
Our research confirmed the three names but not the detailed rules of each round, so we do not describe how they pay. The game’s help screen sets out what triggers each bonus and how its prizes are worked out.
The 500x ceiling is modest by modern standards, and medium volatility means smaller, steadier returns than the high-variance releases of recent years. That suits a slower session, but it also means no single spin is likely to change much.
Rainbow Riches RTP: what 95% means
A 95% return sits below many newer titles in our slot pages, several of which publish 96% or more. Over a very long run the game is designed to pay back about $95 of every $100 wagered; any one session can land far above or below that. Operators may also run lower settings, so open the help screen in the lobby to see the actual figure. Our high RTP slots page lists games that publish more.
Megaways, Pick n Mix and other spin-offs
Searches for Rainbow Riches Megaways and Rainbow Riches Pick n Mix free play refer to separate games with their own math. This page covers the original 20-line slot only, and our research did not confirm specs for the spin-offs, so do not apply the figures above to them. For the Megaways engine in general, see our Megaways slots page.
Free play, free spins and no deposit offers
We could not confirm an official studio demo for Rainbow Riches. Free play versions on third-party sites may not match the real-money RTP. Searches for Rainbow Riches free spins or a no deposit bonus mostly lead to promotions run by casinos, not by the game. Any such offer carries wagering rules, win caps and a list of eligible games. Read the terms on our no deposit free spins page before accepting any. Searches for a “Rainbow Riches casino” may also point at a UK-branded site; check that any casino you use is registered in your province.
To find the game, search the lobby at OLG, PlayNow, Espacejeux or a registered Ontario or Alberta operator; availability varies. Spend limits and help lines are on our responsible gambling page.
| # | Operator | Score | Standing | Interac | In your province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OLG | 88 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 2 |  PlayNow | 82 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 3 |  Espacejeux (Loto-Quebec) | 82 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 4 |  Atlantic Lottery (ALC) | 81 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 5 |  BetMGM Casino | 89 Recommended | Provincially licensed | Yes | - |
Questions readers ask
- Why is the Rainbow Riches RTP only 95%?
That is the figure published for the original 20-line game, a little below many newer releases. Some casinos may run a lower setting, which the game's help screen will show.
- Is Rainbow Riches Megaways the same game?
No. It is a separate title with a different reel engine and its own published figures, which this page does not cover.
- Does Barcrest offer a Rainbow Riches demo?
We could not confirm an official Barcrest demo. Third-party free play copies may differ from the real-money version.
- How big is the top prize on Rainbow Riches?
The maximum is 500x the bet, according to OLBG's game sheet.
- Are Rainbow Riches free spins with no deposit real?
Such offers are casino promotions, not part of the game. They come with wagering rules and win caps, so read the terms before opting in.