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Barcrest's iconic Irish-luck Megaways with 117,649 ways to win, Super Gem Bonus, and Free Spins.","image":"cms-images/354h5dux1yab7ixme9gob6ypvibk","genre":"Online Slot","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Light \u0026 Wonder"},"numberOfPlayers":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":1,"maxValue":1},"url":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1005766-rainbow-riches-megaways"},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How does the Unlimited Win Multiplier work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The multiplier starts at 1x and increases by one after each winning cascade during Free Spins. The higher multiplier applies to subsequent wins and remains active until the feature ends."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What does the Super Gem do?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Super Gem transforms every visible Gem symbol, including itself, into one randomly selected Gem symbol. The resulting grid is then evaluated for any winning combinations."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the maximum win?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The maximum advertised win is 12500x the stake, according to the current game information."}}]}],"has_toc":true,"alternate_languages":[{"locale_code":"en-gb"}],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"About","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways at Heart Bingo\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways will look familiar to anyone who has played the original. The green countryside, colourful gems and famous pot of gold are all still here, although what happens on the reels is considerably different.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe old 20-payline format has been replaced by six reels that change height between spins. As a result, the number of possible winning combinations can move anywhere from 324 to 117,649.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is more movement after the reels stop, too. When a winning combination lands, the symbols involved are cleared away and replaced from above. These cascades continue for as long as another win follows. Sitting above the main grid is an extra horizontal reel containing special symbols used by the Super Gem Bonus and Free Spins features.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarcrest originally launched the game in 2019 after licensing the Megaways system from Big Time Gaming. It now sits within the wider Light \u0026amp; Wonder catalogue.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the setting still feels unmistakably Rainbow Riches, this is far from a simple reskin of the original. The Road to Riches trail, Wishing Well and Pots of Gold selection game have made way for changing reel layouts, cascading wins and a multiplier that can grow during Free Spins.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"How to Play","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Play Rainbow Riches Megaways\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eOpen Rainbow Riches Megaways at Heart Bingo and choose one of the stake amounts currently shown inside the game.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game then follows a simple sequence:\u003c/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect the stake for the next spin.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePress the Spin button.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWait for the six main reels and the horizontal top reel to stop.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck for matching symbols across consecutive reels from left to right.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWinning symbols disappear and create a cascade.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew symbols enter the available positions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCascades continue until the grid no longer contains another win.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe complete round ends before the next stake begins.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost regular symbols need to appear across at least three consecutive reels, beginning with reel one. Their vertical positions do not need to match.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe White Gem is an exception because it can form a result from two neighbouring reels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways uses ways to win rather than traditional paylines. Several copies of the same symbol on one reel can combine with several matching symbols on the next, creating more than one winning route.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the live information screen before playing for the stakes and game rules currently available to your account.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow the Megaways System Works\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe size of the reel grid can change before each paid spin.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways offers between 324 and 117,649 ways to win. More symbols in view generally create more possible routes across the reels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a paid spin has started, that reel configuration remains fixed throughout its cascade sequence. Symbols may disappear and be replaced, but the reel heights do not change until the next paid round.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is different from a slot where every cascade generates a completely new grid size.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game displays the current number of active ways above or around the reels. That figure applies to the original result and every cascade that follows from it.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Symbols and Payouts","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways Symbols and Payouts\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe lower-paying symbols are the card ranks 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue, Green, Purple and Orange Gems sit higher in the paytable. The White Gem is the highest regular symbol and the only standard icon that can pay from two matching reels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current paytable uses the following stake multiples:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"slot-table\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003e2 Symbols\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003e3 Symbols\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003e4 Symbols\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003e5 Symbols\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003e6 Symbols\u003c/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.1x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.4x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.8x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJack\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.15x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.9x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eQueen\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.15x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKing\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.6x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAce\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.4x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.6x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.75x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlue Gem\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.4x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.6x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.75x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen Gem\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.75x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePurple Gem\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrange Gem\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7.5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWhite Gem\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25x\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50x\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese values should still be checked against the information screen inside the current Heart Bingo version before publication. The same figures appear on current operator game pages, but live configurations can change.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eHorseshoe Wild\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe diamond-covered Horseshoe acts as the Wild symbol.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt replaces the card ranks and regular Gem symbols when the substitution creates or extends a winning route.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Horseshoe does not replace the Pot of Gold or Super Gem symbols. Those icons have separate feature functions and do not form standard symbol combinations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003ePot of Gold Symbol\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pot of Gold triggers the Free Spins Bonus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need at least four Pots in view across the main reels at the end of a spin or cascade sequence. The Pots do not need to sit beside one another or follow a standard winning route.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour Pots award 12 Free Spins. Five award 17, while six award 22.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSuper Gem Symbol\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rainbow-coloured Super Gem only appears on the horizontal top reel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does not have its own standard payout. Landing one activates the Super Gem Bonus instead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eCascading Wins\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the reels produce a winning combination, every symbol involved in that result disappears.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement symbols drop into the main grid from above. Symbols on the horizontal reel enter from the right.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe refreshed grid is then checked again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother winning combination creates another cascade without charging for a second spin. The process continues until a replacement grid fails to produce a new result.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of active ways remains fixed throughout the sequence. It only changes when the next paid spin begins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral combinations can pay during the same cascade. The game calculates all qualifying routes before removing the winning symbols and moving to the next grid.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eSuper Gem Bonus\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Super Gem Bonus begins when its rainbow-coloured symbol appears anywhere on the horizontal top reel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery visible Gem symbol then changes into one randomly selected Gem type. The Super Gem itself joins that transformation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor example, the feature may choose the Purple Gem. All Blue, Green, Orange, White and existing Purple Gems in view would then become Purple before the game evaluates the new grid.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transformation only affects Gem symbols. Card ranks, Horseshoe Wilds and Pots of Gold remain unchanged.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny combination created by the transformation pays before the resulting symbols disappear through the normal Cascading Wins mechanic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Super Gem Bonus remains available during Free Spins because the bonus retains the core reel and cascade mechanics from the base game.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eRainbow Riches Megaways Free Spins\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour or more Pot of Gold symbols across the main reels trigger the Free Spins Bonus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of starting spins depends on the number of Pots:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFour Pots award 12 Free Spins\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFive Pots award 17 Free Spins\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSix Pots award 22 Free Spins\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Pot beyond the first four adds another five spins\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Maximum Win","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat Is the Rainbow Riches Megaways Maximum Win?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eCurrent operator game information lists the maximum win as \u003cstrong\u003e12,500x the stake\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the overall payout cap rather than a fixed prize attached to one symbol or feature.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maximum is not guaranteed by reaching 117,649 ways, triggering the Super Gem or building the Free Spins multiplier to a particular value. The final result still depends on the symbols and combinations produced by the game.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Similar Games","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eOther Rainbow Riches Games\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1002072-rainbow-riches\"\u003eRainbow Riches\u003c/a\u003e: This is where the series began. It sticks with 20 traditional paylines and offers three different bonus rounds based around picks, wheels and trails. You will not find changing reels or cascading wins here.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2002192-rainbow-riches-crops-of-cash\"\u003eRainbow Riches Crops of Cash\u003c/a\u003e: Rather than looking for matches across fixed paylines, Crops of Cash awards wins when matching symbols touch on neighbouring reels. Its respin feature can hold coin symbols in place while collected Leprechauns help expand the grid.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/1003078-slingo-rainbow-riches\"\u003eSlingo Rainbow Riches\u003c/a\u003e: A rather different spin on the familiar Irish theme, this title blends slot-style reels with Slingo’s number-matching gameplay. It retains recognisable Rainbow Riches symbols but does not follow the six-reel Megaways format.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers looking for more changing-reel games can also browse \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/megaways\"\u003eHeart Bingo’s Megaways\u003c/a\u003e section.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}