He He Yang

He He Yang Review

On October 16, 2020, Ruby Play launched the medium-high volatility slot He He Yang, which features an RTP of 96.9%, a fairly high figure for this genre. The game features a fairly simple 5x3 grid, although it has 50 paylines, which is more than usual. Medium-high volatility means we see fairly frequent small and medium payouts over long sessions, but truly big wins are rare.

The maximum prize in He He Yang pays out with a 2,700x multiplier, which isn’t the figure most high rollers are hoping for. Additionally, the provider offers a relatively narrow betting range of €0.50 to €50 per spin. But if you play at the maximum bet, you have a chance to win up to €135,000, which is still a pretty substantial prize.

He He Yang Slot - Reels Screen

Ruby Play didn’t reinvent the wheel in regard to the game rules, so the familiar combos of 3+ matching icons are what you’re aiming for with every spin. But any winning sequence must start from the leftmost reel to pay out. And there are also special Scatter and Coin symbols that can form combinations without being tied to paylines, appearing in any position on the grid.

Here, we once again encounter a set of symbols based on a classic hierarchy. So be prepared for card ranks from 9 to Ace, which form the lowest-paying combinations. Just above them are themed symbols in the form of a koi fish, a gold bar, and a lotus flower, which offer multipliers of up to x2. To make the game more fun and interesting, the developers have added Wilds, Scatters, and Coins that function differently from regular symbols and often trigger various bonus features.

He He Yang Features

If you're here just to spin the reels of a game that isn't packed with bonuses, He He Yang isn't for you. Ruby Play often adds something interesting to its slots, and this title is no exception. So here you'll find a pick-and-win bonus, Hold & Win, random jackpots, FS, and a few unexpected twists.

Jackpot Pick

We’re used to Wilds substituting for regular symbols to help you form winning combinations more often. But here, this special symbol plays an even more interesting role. At any time during the base game or FS round, you can trigger the Jackpot Pick feature if you land at least one Wild (which can appear on any reel except the far left). In this case, you’ll be taken to a new game window with 12 face-down coins. You simply select them one by one to hunt for jackpots, with the Grand Jackpot paying out at a 2,000x multiplier. You just need to find three matching jackpot symbols hidden behind the coins to receive the corresponding payout instantly. Unfortunately, only one jackpot can be triggered during this bonus round.

Sunlight Choice

The Yin-Yang symbol is here for a reason, as it acts as a Scatter. And if you’re lucky enough to land at least three of them in the base game or during FS, Sunlight Choice will be triggered. But before you can make your choice, the game will pay out for your Scatter combo at a rate of 5x to 100x your bet, since these symbols also have their own value. Then you’ll see two flipped coins hiding Sunlight Spins and Free Games. In other words, here you simply choose which FS mode you’ll receive.

Free Games

So, if the coin at the Sunlight Choice stage revealed this mode, you earn 6, 9, or 15 FS. It all depends here on how many Scatters you saw on the grid earlier. A player also benefits from 50, 100, or 200 added Wilds, respectively, according to the specs. And this might be confusing since a 5x3 grid physically cannot fit that many icons. But as experts, we believe the provider simply meant that your chances of landing Wilds increase significantly. During Free Games, you can land 3 or more Scatters, which will trigger another payout with a x5 to x100 multiplier and add FS to the total counter to extend the round.

Sunlight Spins

We mentioned the Hold & Win mechanic earlier, and this mode is where it really shines. Apart from selecting it via a coin, this mode can also trigger automatically, if you are lucky to land at least 6 Coins on the grid at the same time during the base game or in Free Games. In either case, you’ll be taken to a new grid containing only empty spaces and Coins. The title gives you 3 respins to start, and every new Coin that appears on the grid resets this counter. The trick is that each such icon carries a prize value ranging from x1 to x15, as well as jackpots up to the Major, which comes with a x200 multiplier. And to reach the Grand, you need to fill all 15 cells with Coin symbols.

He He Yang Slot - Sunlight Spins

Theme & Graphics

He He Yang is a title bringing us the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year and its auspicious symbolism from the very first seconds. So don’t be surprised when you see plenty of gold, red lacquer, cherry blossoms in the background, a turtle as a symbol of longevity, koi fish as a symbol of good luck and wealth, and a lotus as a symbol of purity. All that is woven into a cohesive and visually rich picture masterfully. The graphics are of a truly high standard for the time of its release. So icons in the title are crisp and well-detailed, and the animations are flawless. Given Ruby Play’s strategy, it’s no surprise that this title works well on mobile devices, so you can enjoy it right on the go.

He He Yang Free Play

This game might seem simple at first glance, but it offers some truly interesting features, and it’s worth checking out first in He He Yang’s free play mode. This is especially true for players who haven’t yet experienced the rapidly growing Hold & Win mechanic, so don’t miss your chance to play risk-free. SlotCatalog has had the He He Yang demo version for quite some time, so you can test it right here on our website using virtual coins instead of real money.

Pros & Cons of the He He Yang Slot

Our Verdict

Our experts' review has shown that this is a solid, well-crafted slot that doesn't try to mislead players. The volatility, listed as medium-high, holds true in practice, so don't expect frequent winning combinations here. A positive aspect of this title is the 96.90% RTP, which is evident in the reels’ behavior during extended sessions. However, the real potential here lies in the bonus features, so you’ll need to be patient to win anything substantial.

We were most impressed by the Sunlight Spins bonus, and the Hold & Win mechanic is implemented well here. If you get off to a good start, you’ll likely land a fairly large prize or even the Grand Jackpot, where the multiplier is x2,000. Free Games with added Wild symbols is perhaps the most traditional of the three bonuses, but the possibility of a retrigger makes it quite valuable.

Overall, He He Yang was created for those who are already familiar with the Hold & Win genre and love Chinese themes. If you have a moderate bankroll and aren’t chasing massive multipliers, this title will provide you with plenty of enjoyable moments. When we saw He He Yang, the 5 Fortune Dragons or Fortune Coins series immediately came to mind. But they aren’t exactly identical, so be sure to test the game in demo mode first.