Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours - NZ Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction to Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours

Plenty of game makers decide to follow a popular slot with a second title and following the outstanding success of Rainbow Riches, this is how Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours came into being. This was a brave move, as too similar a second slot can often attract accusations of cashing in on a popular title while switching things up risks upsetting fans who miss key features from the first. Considering that the developers went the second route, the end result is definitely different but equally charming. Forget your preconceptions of what a slot should look and play like and enjoy this follow-up.

Review / first impressions of Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours

This bright, charming and pretty straightforward slot is best when not compared endlessly with the original title in this line or to similar slots. Although it bucks the trend by not featuring a free spins option, there is an exciting bonus available that competing slots do not have. Playing in free mode is a great way to get to know it and to enjoy indulging yourself when the Big Bet feature becomes available. If you play without any expectations, you should really enjoy this slot.

Payout ratio (or RTP) of Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot

Most slots have a set RTP (return to player) or payment ratio, which is how you can tell the average cash you will get back from every NZ$100 wagered; however, this slot is set up a little differently, with the RTP ranging from 94 per cent to 97.75 per cent.

- 94 per cent is the rate paid for bets of NZ$2 or under.
- 96 per cent is the rate for bets over NZ$2 in the base game.
- 97.75 per cent is the top rate, which applies when you play the Big Bet feature.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot graphics

This slot opens to a backdrop of lush green countryside with the perfect shade of blue sky and pretty flowers dotted around the grass. This is exactly the right image to portray a fun and positive environment, aided by the occasional appearance from the side of a large leprechaun dressed entirely in green! In keeping with the overall approach, the symbols on the reels are brightly coloured and include a rainbow, a harp, toadstools, a magic fairy decked out in purple, and the typical playing card letters. We especially like the coins spilling over from the pots of gold that sit at the bottom of the reels.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours game theme

It is pretty easy to guess the theme here - chasing those pots of gold at the end of pretty rainbows, aided by fairies and a leprechaun! It is nothing particularly new and there are no original twists or turns to the storyline to make it an acclaimed follow-up to the hugely popular Rainbow Riches; however, the thrilling BB (Big Bet) option makes this distinctive to the point where shortcomings could perhaps be forgiven.

Max-win 2x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 96.5%

How to play Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slots

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours could well have one of the simplest control panels we have ever come across. There are only four things to look at under the reels - a BB symbol (which we will explain later), a question mark (leading to the pay table etc), the spin button, and a box showing the coin bet with the usual plus and minus options to make changes.

The easiest way to play is to simply spin the game as it is in demo mode. You can adjust the coins when you get a feel for how things work.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours game volatility

This slot has an official volatility classification of low-medium, which means that you can expect to win a little more often than you would with a medium or medium-high slot over an average period of play; however, as the wins are a bit more likely, the amount won will be a little lower than average.

How to win at Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slots

Players looking to bag some wins while sticking to the base game can probably risk upping their stake so that it is at, or close to, the top limit allowed per spin. Look out for the higher paying icons that may appear on the reels in the right numbers. Here is the lowdown on what they pay out for five, four and three matches:

- Rainbow Riches logo (the top payer) - 2,500x/250x/50x.
- The rainbow - 200x/100x/40x.
- The harp or toadstools - 150x/50x/20x.
- Ace and king - 100x/20x/10x.
- Ten, jack and queen - 50x/5x/5x.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours bonus features

There are no free spins - what on earth were the game designers thinking? It takes some nerve and confidence to turn your back on what are pretty much staple features in an online slot; instead, everything rests on the two bonus options.

The first - and the leading - bonus is the Big Bet feature. This makes use of four reel sets and has five different levels players can choose between. $10 is the lowest amount that can be wagered.

- Wagering $10 brings the magic fairy into play. She can transform into another symbol to help you secure a win.
- Wagering $20 brings the same fairy back, but this time she transforms entire reels.
- Wagering $30 brings you a wild - and the fairy, of course.
- Wagering $40 is bigger, as both the wild and fairy can transform the reels.
- Wagering $50 is the top of the tree. Players get all the benefits already listed and the ten, jack and queen symbols are removed from the reels.

The optional gamble bonus

You can decide whether you want to have this option shown with every win, only for wins over $5, or never. If you go ahead, there is a further choice - gamble with odds of a 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent chance of winning.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours strategy and tips

This is a pretty basic game all in all, which makes it great for newcomers to online slots but perhaps a little boring for others. Spice it up a little by trying out different coin combos. The wins are usually steady enough to hold your attention and you will be hooked if you get to play the Big Bet feature!

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot biggest possible win

The Rainbow Riches logo is the most lucrative, giving you 50x, 250x or 2,500x your stake for three, four or five across a payline.

Free spins on Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot

Unfortunately, this slot is missing a free spins option.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot on mobile - Android, iPhones and tablets

Players can enjoy Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours slot on any kind of device they like, from laptops and desktops to smartphones and tablets from most providers. You don’t need an app; instead, simply access the regular site via your usual browser on your own mobile or fixed devices. You won’t get fobbed off with inferior game choice or quality either.

Games you might enjoy if you like Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours

We are pretty confident that you will enjoy playing Rainbow Riches free slot. The original offers something familiar, but different enough to still be interesting.

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Enjoy the top-notch graphics, which feature the magnificent northern lights, a Viking longship, wolves and ravens, and - of course - a Valkyrie.

Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours FAQs

Is Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours available to play for real money in New Zealand?

Yes, if you prefer to play a real money slot in New Zealand, why not try GDay Casino mobile or Dunder Casino?

Can I play Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours in NZ$?

Yes, you can play at casino sites that offer Barcrest games.

Which NZ casinos offer Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours?

You can play this slot at Captain Cooks, Casino Land and Grand Mondial casinos.

Does Rainbow Riches Fortune Favours have a free spins feature?

No, it doesn’t have a free spins feature.

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