Series
New Year series
What separates the bonus routes in RubyPlay's New Year series when both entries use a 5x3 grid, 50 paylines and the same medium/high volatility profile? New Year Happiness answers with symbol and energy collection, a bonus wheel and added random wilds. Released in 2020, it pairs that event-driven structure with a listed 5,100x maximum win.
Ranked by Slot Score
| Game | Year | RTP | Volatility | Slot Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Year HappinessRubyPlay | 2020 | 96.46% | Medium/High | 73 |
 New Year RisingLatestRubyPlay | 2021 | 96.46% | Medium/High | 66 |
New Year Rising uses free spins and respins instead of the wheel-led route. The 2021 sequel lowers the listed ceiling to 2,000x but raises the bet maximum from 30 to 50, while tiger, flower and festival imagery replaces the first game's broader mythological-animal setting.
The choice comes down to bonus pacing rather than grid or volatility. New Year Happiness concentrates its value in collection and wheel events with the higher stated ceiling; New Year Rising offers the cleaner free-spin and respin route with the wider upper betting range.