Barrels of Riches by Platipus is our Editor’s Choice for April 2026. The game uses a pirate-themed setting and centers its gameplay around Collect Symbols, Barrel Meters, and Free Spins variations that develop from the same feature system.
Gameplay Features
The Collect Feature is one of the main mechanics behind the base game in Barrels of Riches. It works through three colored barrels placed above the reels: Blue, Red, and Green.
Once the Reveal symbols transform, one or more Collect symbols can appear and move into the corresponding barrel.
Each one builds a different reward:
- Blue Collect symbol: adds Free Spins to its meter, up to 100;
- Red Collect symbol: adds between 0.25x and 6.75x the bet to the MAJOR, MAXI, MINOR, or MINI jackpot meter;
- Green Collect symbol: increases the Extra Wild multiplier by +1, up to x10.
![Barrels of Riches Collect Feature]()
Alongside the Collect mechanic, the game also includes a Free Spins Feature tied to the same symbol system. It can begin with at least one Collect symbol or with multiple Collect symbols combined.
Once activated, the barrel or barrels that trigger the feature award a different prize type depending on the color involved.
- When triggered by the Blue Collect symbol, the feature awards the number of Free Spins stored in the blue barrel meter, up to 100 Free Spins;
- When triggered by the Red Collect symbol, the feature awards 7 Free Spins and can trigger Jackpot symbols like GRAND, MAJOR, MAXI, MINOR, and MINI, with each one carrying its own value;
- When triggered by the Green Collect symbol, the feature uses the multiplier stored in the green barrel to power an Extra Wild symbol that can appear on the third reel.
At the end of the feature, the jackpot meters are reset after the red-triggered round, while the green multiplier resets to x2.
![Barrels of Riches Free Spins]()
Game Details
- Reels & Rows: 5x3
- Paylines: 25
- RTP: 96%
- Volatility: High
Symbols and Design
Barrels of Riches uses a pirate theme with a bright island backdrop, treasure-filled details, and ships in the background.
That same direction carries into the symbol set. The Wild takes the form of a pirate character and replaces the regular paying symbols, while the Extra Wild appears as a skull and is tied to the green-triggered Free Spins round.
The Reveal symbol appears as a wooden tile marked with a question sign, while the Collect symbols appear as colored compass-style emblems in blue, red, and green, matching the three barrels above the reels. The Jackpot symbols are shown as coin-style markers for the GRAND, MAJOR, MAXI, MINOR, and MINI prizes, in different colours.
On the paytable, the cannon, compass, treasure map, and bottle make up the higher-paying symbols, while A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9 form the lower-paying group.
![Barrels of Riches Symbols]()
Final Thoughts
The gameplay in Barrels of Riches is structured around barrel progression, linked Collect mechanics, and several Free Spins paths. Combined with its lighter pirate-style design, these elements shape the overall setup and support its place as Editor’s Choice for April 2026.
