Mahjong Ways (PGSoft) – Review & Demo Play

Mahjong Ways Overview

Mahjong Ways runs on a 5x4 layout with 1,024 ways to win and an Avalanche Reel mechanic. Winning tiles vanish and new symbols drop in, letting chains build and the win multiplier rise in the base game from x1 up to x5. The theme leans on classic Mahjong tiles, set against a red and gold backdrop, with Chinese voice lines and melodies rounding out the atmosphere. It launched in 2019 and still feels tight thanks to the pace of those cascades.

Free Spins Bonus lands when three Scatters appear, awarding 12 spins; four Scatters grant 14, and so on. During the feature, every consecutive cascade pushes the multiplier higher and it can climb to x10, especially on retriggers. Avalanche chains also refresh the reels between spins, so the bonus keeps a nice tempo. Wilds show as a Golden Ingot and help fill gaps during drops, so a single screen can turn into several connected wins if the replacements line up well.

Stakes run from 0.20 to 50 per spin, paired with average volatility and an RTP of 96.92%. Hit rate sits around 28.54%, which suits sessions driven by steady cascades and the odd spiky bonus. The 1,024 ways system keeps wins coming from left to right rather than fixed lines. Tidy base game multipliers and a punchier free spins ladder give headroom for a top payout of 25,000x bet, though most sessions play far steadier than that headline figure.

Mahjong Ways Game Symbols & Payouts

Mahjong Ways carries eight paying symbols built around Mahjong tiles, plus two specials. Wild is the Golden Ingot and substitutes on reels two to five, while the Scatter is a lighted red inscribed card that triggers the feature. Wins land with three or more of a kind on adjacent reels from the left, using ways rather than paylines. The paytable shows five-of-a-kind hits reaching up to x50 on the top icon, followed by x40, x30 and x20 tiers, with lower tiles paying down to x5.

Mahjong Ways Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x50
	4	x30
	3	x7.5
	5	x40
	4	x20
	3	x5
	5	x30
	4	x10
	3	x4
	5	x20
	4	x7.5
	3	x3
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	Scatter
	Wild

Pros & Cons of a Mahjong Ways Slot Machine

The strengths are clear. Distinctive themes and graphics give the tile set a fresh angle, and up to 1,024 paylines means plenty of small connections. Avalanche reels create extra chances without extra cost, and the Free Spins round comes with multipliers that can push wins into solid territory. The bet range of 0.20 to 50 suits casual play and testing larger stakes, and the above-average 96.92% RTP keeps returns in a fair spot for longer sessions.

Two points hold it back for some sessions. There is no jackpot attached, so your ceiling is the advertised 25,000x. There is also no bonus buy, which means hunting the feature in the usual way. The interface is plain at times, though it loads fast on mobile and desktop. I have found the game flows best when I lean on the cascades and let the multipliers do the heavy work rather than chasing big hits on every spin.

Summary and Verdict on Mahjong Ways

My take after many spins is simple. The cascading reel feature keeps me engaged, and the medium volatility suits a balanced bankroll. I always try the demo first to get the hang of the Avalanche chains and how the multiplier behaves between the base and free spins. On phone or desktop the theme is clear and the sound bed sets the pace. If you like moderate risk with real spikes, the 96.92% RTP and 25,000x top line make a sound package.