The Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix slot is a 2016 Barcrest game that lets you choose three of five bonus features before you play. It has 20 paylines, medium volatility and an RTP of about 94% to 96% that changes with your stake. This review explains the feature choice, what the RTP range costs and how it plays in a UK casino app.
Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix is a Barcrest (Light & Wonder) slot from 2016 with 5 reels, 3 rows and 20 paylines.
You pick three of five features before playing; your picks are more likely to land, but any of the five can still trigger.
In Free Spins, three to five scatters award 10 to 30 spins and the triggering symbols become stacked wilds.
RTP is about 94% to 96% and varies with stake, so the help screen matters more than usual.
Medium volatility gives a balance between regular small wins and occasional bigger ones.
Developer
Barcrest (Light & Wonder)
RTP
About 94%–96%, varies with stake
Volatility
Medium
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
20 paylines
Released
2016
What makes the Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix slot different
Most slots give you a fixed set of bonuses. Pick 'n' Mix, released in 2016 by Barcrest, hands you a menu instead: five features, of which you choose three before the reels start. It’s part of the long-running Rainbow Riches series, which Barcrest started in 2006, and uses a familiar 20-line layout.
The choice doesn’t change the game’s overall return in your favour, but it does let you lean the game towards the bonuses you enjoy most.
Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix specifications
Detail
Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix
Developer
Barcrest (owned by Light & Wonder)
Released
2016
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
20
RTP
About 94%–96%, varies with stake
Volatility
Medium
Features to choose from
Pots of Gold, Free Spins, Road to Riches, Magic Toadstool, Cash Crop
How many you pick
Three of the five
How the features work: picking three of five
Before you play, the game shows five bonus features and asks you to select three. The ones you pick become more likely to land during play. The two you leave out aren’t switched off, though: any of the five can still trigger.
Open the game and look at the five feature options: Pots of Gold, Free Spins, Road to Riches, Magic Toadstool and Cash Crop.
Read each feature’s description in the game’s help screen so you know what it pays and how.
Choose three. These are weighted to land more often for you.
Play as normal; any of the five features can appear, but your three are favoured.
Check the help screen for the RTP at the stake you plan to use.
The Free Spins feature in detail
If Free Spins is triggered, three to five scatter symbols award between 10 and 30 free spins, with more scatters giving more spins. The symbols that triggered the round then become stacked wilds for the free spins, which can cover large parts of the reels and help build line wins.
The other four features
Pots of Gold, Road to Riches, Magic Toadstool and Cash Crop each work in their own way. Their prizes and rules are explained in the game, and they can differ from similarly named features in other Rainbow Riches titles, so check the help pages rather than assuming they match.
We don’t publish how often each feature lands, with or without picking it. Third-party trigger figures aren’t confirmed by Barcrest, and every spin is random.
Which three Pick 'n' Mix features should you choose?
There’s no combination that beats the house edge. The best way to choose is by what you enjoy watching and how you like your results to arrive.
A simple way to think about your feature picks
If you prefer…
Consider
Why
Rounds with lots of spins
Including Free Spins
Up to 30 spins with stacked wilds from the triggering symbols
Variety
Three features you haven’t tried
Picked features are more likely to appear, so you’ll see them in action
Knowing exactly what you’re getting
Features whose help text you’ve read
Each feature’s prizes are set out in the game
Whichever mix you go for, the game is still designed to keep part of every pound staked over time.
Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix RTP: why your stake matters
Barcrest games often link RTP to stake, and Pick 'n' Mix is one of them: its RTP is about 94% to 96% depending on how much you bet per spin. The help screen in your app shows which stakes give which return in the version you’re playing.
What a 94%–96% RTP range costs
Total staked
Expected loss at 96%
Expected loss at 94%
Gap
£20
80p
£1.20
40p
£100
£4
£6
£2
£500
£20
£30
£10
So if you put £500 through the game over a few sessions, the stake you choose could make around £10 of difference in expected cost. Check the help screen before settling on a stake, but never raise your bet just to get a higher RTP; a bigger stake still costs more in pounds. Our guide to finding a game’s RTP in an app shows where the information sits.
Medium volatility and a £20 session
Medium volatility means a mix of frequent smaller wins and less frequent larger ones.
10p a spin: 200 spins if nothing comes back. Plenty of time to see your chosen features and learn how they pay.
50p a spin: 40 spins. A feature or two can stretch this, but quiet runs happen.
£1 a spin: 20 spins. The budget may be gone in a few minutes.
Set a deposit limit before you start, and treat the £20 as the cost of the entertainment rather than money you expect back.
Playing Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix on your phone
The game runs inside your casino app on iPhone and Android phones, with no separate download. A 5 × 3, 20-line slot fits a phone screen well. The feature selection screen needs a few taps before you start, so take a moment to read the options before you confirm. How the game handles portrait and landscape depends on the version your app loads; see landscape vs portrait mode.
Search for the full name, as there are several Rainbow Riches games. Each paid spin needs a separate tap, because autoplay isn’t allowed in the UK, and you’ll see your net spend and session time on screen as you play.
UK rules for Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix
As an online slot in Great Britain, Pick 'n' Mix must follow the Gambling Commission’s rules:
Barcrest and Light & Wonder: who makes Pick 'n' Mix
Barcrest has its roots in the Manchester area, where it started with two staff in 1968 and launched its first game, Invader, in 1970. The arcade museum’s Barcrest entry (opens in a new tab) has more on the company’s history. It was bought in 2011 by Scientific Games, which renamed itself Light & Wonder in 2022.
Rainbow Riches remains Light & Wonder’s best-known UK slot series, and Barcrest games commonly have RTPs of around 94% to 96%, often linked to stake.
Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix pros and cons
Advantages
You choose which three bonus features are favoured
All five features can still trigger
Free Spins can run to 30 spins with stacked wilds
Medium volatility suits modest budgets
Drawbacks
RTP of about 94%–96% is lower than many newer slots at some stakes
RTP varies with stake, so you need to check the help screen
Four of the five features are only explained in-game
Where to play Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix with a welcome offer
Our partners don’t publish full game lists, so search the lobby for Pick 'n' Mix before you sign up. Welcome spins are for slots the casino selects, which may not include this one. 18+ and terms apply.
PlayOJO: new UK customers, excluding Northern Ireland, get 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza after a first deposit of £10 or more. Spins are 10p each and winnings are paid in cash with no wagering; the offer can’t be combined with others.
Coral: deposit and bet £10+ on slots to get 100 free spins on selected games, each worth 10p. They must be accepted within 48 hours and used within 7 days, with no wagering on winnings. PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe, prepaid cards and certain debit cards are excluded.
Ladbrokes: deposit and spend £10+ on slots and get 50 free spins a day for the first 10 days, up to 500, at 10p each on selected games. Claim before 23:59 each day; each set expires after 7 days. No wagering.
Both Coral and Ladbrokes are run by LC International Limited, so you may not be able to open new accounts at both.
None of these partner offers is specific to Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix; welcome spins are for slots each casino selects. 18+, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our PlayOJO app reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, Gambling Commission account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Coral app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Time limitClaim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days
Worked valueUp to 500 spins at £0.10 (up to £50 in spins)
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Ladbrokes app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix?
The RTP is about 94% to 96%, and it varies with your stake. That means the house edge ranges from roughly 4% to 6%, or £4 to £6 per £100 staked over the long run. The help screen in your app shows the figure for each stake in the version you’re playing. Our RTP glossary entry explains what the number means for a session.
How does the Pick 'n' Mix feature choice work?
Before playing, you choose three of five bonus features: Pots of Gold, Free Spins, Road to Riches, Magic Toadstool and Cash Crop. The three you pick are more likely to land during play. The other two can still trigger, just less often. Your choice doesn’t overcome the house edge. Our slots on mobile guide covers how bonus screens work on a phone.
How many free spins can you get on Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix?
Between 10 and 30. Three to five scatter symbols trigger the Free Spins feature, with more scatters giving more spins. The symbols that triggered the round become stacked wilds during the free spins. You can’t buy the feature in the UK. See our guide to free spins in casino apps for how in-game spins differ from promotional ones.
Who makes Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix?
Barcrest makes it. Barcrest started in the Manchester area in 1968, launched the Rainbow Riches series in 2006 and has been owned since 2011 by the company now called Light & Wonder. Pick 'n' Mix came out in 2016. Our Barcrest slots page covers the studio’s other games and how they play on mobile.
Is Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix high volatility?
No, it’s rated medium volatility. You can expect a mix of smaller, more frequent wins and occasional bigger ones, rather than very long dry spells. Volatility affects how bumpy results feel, not the long-run cost, which is set by the RTP at your stake. Our volatility explainer shows what that means for a £20 budget.
Can I play Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix on my phone?
Yes, in any casino app that has it in the lobby. It runs inside the app on iPhone and Android with no extra download, and the 5 × 3 layout suits a phone screen. Search for the full name, because there are several Rainbow Riches titles. Our page on casino apps on iPhone covers getting the app itself set up.
Does the RTP change if I bet more on Pick 'n' Mix?
Yes, the RTP varies with stake, within a range of about 94% to 96%. The help screen shows which stakes give which figure. Remember that a higher RTP at a bigger stake can still cost more in pounds, because expected loss is stake multiplied by house edge. Never raise your stake to chase a better percentage. Our UK slot stake limits page explains the £5 and £2 caps.
Can I play Rainbow Riches Pick 'n' Mix for free?
Some UK apps offer demo versions of slots, but you must pass age verification first, because UK rules require it even for free-to-play games. A demo is a good way to try the feature picker without staking. Whether a demo is available depends on the app. Read our guide to demo mode in casino apps.
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