Ruby Hit: Hold and Win (Playson) – Review & Demo Play

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win Slot Demo RTP & More

As a Playson fruit slot, Ruby Hit: Hold and Win keeps things pared back with 3 reels, 3 rows, and 5 fixed paylines. The look is modern rather than old-school, but the vibe stays classic. Launched in August 2022, it leans on one feature for its punch, which suits short sessions. I like the compact setup here, as it feeds straight into the Hold and Win bonus with jackpot symbols when the rubies land.

As for the numbers, it is high volatility with a 95.55% RTP and a hit frequency around 9.84 per cent, so roughly one win in ten spins. Stakes run from 20p to £100 a spin, with a stated maximum win of 6,019x. There is a jackpot element linked to special icons during the feature, and while the RTP sits on the lower side, the top end can still land if the bonus stretches.

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win Slot Features

The game revolves around the Hold and Win feature. Three Ruby Scatters trigger it, and those gems can carry 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x, or 15x stake values. You start with three respins and only special symbols can land. Any new symbol that hits resets the counter back to three, keeping the round alive. It is a tidy, focused bonus that fits the small grid, and it is where the slot does its best work.

Here is the twist that makes it lively, all symbols in view pay out on each respin rather than being totalled at the end. Each spin then slides the symbols down one row, opening gaps for fresh drops. Alongside the cash icons, three Jackpot symbols can land, worth 25x, 150x, and 1,000x per respin. The round runs until you run out of respins, and when momentum builds, the repeat pays stack up fast.

In play, the round is streaky by design, as the low hit rate on the base carries over to the trigger, then the respin flow picks up once a few cash icons stick. The slide-down mechanic drip-feeds wins while you chase fresh symbols to reset the counter. I tend to bank the bigger outcomes when a jackpot lands early and repeats, otherwise the values tick along. It is simple, quick, and suited to short hit-and-run bursts.

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win Symbols and Paytable

There are eight pay symbols split into four lows and four highs. Cherries, oranges, lemons, and plums sit at the low end and can reach up to 4x for a line of three. Grapes, melons, BARs, and bells make up the premium set, with bells as the top payer at 30x. Sevens Wilds substitute for all regulars and pay 50x for a full set. Ruby Scatters do not pay lines, they trigger the bonus and can carry their own 1x to 15x values.

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	3	x50
	3	x30
	3	x20
	3	x16
	3	x4
	3	x1
	Bonus

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win Review Summary

Ruby Hit: Hold and Win might not be a blockbuster, but the Hold and Win twist that pays out on each respin gives it proper bite, helped by the three Jackpot symbols. The visuals are modern, the theme is plain fruit, and the RTP at 95.55 per cent sits on the low side. With high volatility and a grindy 9.84 per cent hit rate, patience is needed, yet the 6,019x ceiling keeps me engaged. I play it when I want compact spins with meaningful bonus bursts.