Rainbow Gold Shifting Riches

Suppose there's one thing you can be sure of in the year 2022. In that case, it's that Pragmatic Play are going to continue releasing content at a rapid rate and directly into overcrowded categories, such as the Irish Luck genre, which we see with Rainbow Gold Shifting Riches that we're reviewing today. And while some may see it as a negative that we're seeing more of the same where content is concerned, if there's a developer you can rely on to deliver the goods and supply innovation and a freshness when needed, it's Pragmatic Play, which sets them apart from the rest.

We’ll not beat around the bush here and try to tell readers that Rainbow Gold Shifting Riches is a casino game that will break the mould because it’s not. Pragmatic Play aren’t going to reinvent the wheel, nor are they attempting to. So, seeing that this slot has five reels, three rows and twenty paylines is no surprise. There is a sticking with tradition from Pragmatic, which, ironically, you could suggest is pragmatic. But, as we always say, there are specific game categories in the slot game universe where sticking with tradition must happen at all costs. Otherwise, there won’t be the same appeal.

We did mention that there are five reels, three rows and twenty paylines, and that’s the standard approach where setting up a video slot is concerned. But, there are also things going on above each of the five columns, something which we will come onto shortly. So, it’s a sign that there is some thinking outside the box from Pragmatic Play, or should that be reels? It’s definitely not a case of just releasing content on a regular basis for the sake of getting more games out there. There is actually some effort going in from the developer.

Rainbow Gold Shifting Riches, as everyone knows, is a game sporting an Irish theme. Slots from this genre in the past have been labelled basic or a bit dull where their design is concerned, but that’s not the case here. Instead, we feel that the visuals are of a high quality, and they alone will be enough to attract some punters to the game. What’s also important with slots like this is to retain enough authenticity to drive home the theme. A drastic move away from the typical luck and style will often prove off-putting in this regard.

Royal icons get the ball rolling where symbols are concerned. They are, of course, the ones that pay the least, and they range from 10 – A. It’s the icons that tie into the Irish-style theme that we’re here to see through, and we get some great options – a golden clover, leprechaun hat, horseshoes, wishing wells and more. The golden clover is the top payer.

There’s a wild to watch out for in this Pragmatic Play release, and not only will it work as a substitute for other icons on the reels, but it can also pay punters directly too, which is a bonus. While the golden clover is the top paying regular icon, the wild is the symbol that pays the most overall, with prizes of up to 25x the bet up for grabs.

There is a tracker in the game area, and random prizes will come into play above each of the five reels. They work on a cycle system, with each offering moving a position to the left and a new one entering from the right. Tracker prizes include cash prizes, super spins and more.

If players want to collect a prize, they need a leprechaun to land on the reel. When this happens, the prize above the offering is won.

There will be up to four sets of reels active in super spins, depending on the number shown on the symbol used to trigger the bonus round. In addition, there are some excellent cash prizes up for grabs, which are all significantly improved for the feature. And, you can even claim more spins and unlock more reels.

You may think that Rainbow Gold Shifting Riches is another online slot carrying an Irish theme, and there’s nothing to enjoy that hasn’t been seen before. And, in some respects, you may be correct, as there are a lot of similarities with other titles in the genre. But how many of them have a tracker system, super spins, and all that good stuff to get stuck into?