Mahjong Ways by Pocket Games Soft at Luckywins Casino
Pocket Games Soft's Mahjong Ways uses 1024 ways to win across five reels with free spins triggered by scatters. It pays 96.92% RTP and offers medium volatility.
Start here: what Mahjong Ways plays like
Five reels, cascading wins. Mahjong Ways is a five-reel, four-row slot released in 2019 with a Chinese mahjong theme. The game uses 1024 ways to win rather than fixed paylines, so matching symbols anywhere across the reels can form a win. Symbols cascade down after each win, and the game features wild and wild transform symbols. Medium volatility means you can expect a mix of smaller and bigger payouts as you play. Gold symbols and a progressive multiplier add layers to the base game experience.
Bets from A$0.60 to A$180. This slot suits players who enjoy medium-paced action with room for both regular wins and the occasional larger payout. The minimum bet starts at A$0.60, so you can play with smaller stakes if you prefer, while the maximum reaches A$180 for those wanting higher spins. The retrigger feature and progressive multiplier appeal to players who like features that can build during a session. If you prefer frequent small wins or are chasing rare massive payouts, you may find medium volatility sits between your preferences.
What triggers free spins? Free Spins are triggered when three or more scatter symbols land anywhere on the grid, awarding 12 free spins to start. Each additional scatter adds two more spins, and you can retrigger the feature by landing three or more scatters again during the bonus round. The cascade multiplier ladder during free spins resets to x2, x4, x6 and x10, compared to x1, x2, x3 and x5 in the base game. This means the multiplier potential climbs faster during free spins, making this mode where the largest wins typically build.
Learn MoreUnderstanding your odds and limits
Know these figures before you place your first bet and understand what each one controls
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A$4 500 000
How you play through a round of this slot
Understanding what happens from the moment you set your bet until you see your payout
How Mahjong Ways fills your screen
Match three or more symbols to win
These payouts are in Australian dollars at a A$1 stake. Land more of the same symbol and your win grows.
Highest payers
Fa gold coin3+ A$0.75 · 5+ A$5
Zhong red character3+ A$0.50 · 5+ A$4
Hu scatter symbol3+ A$0.50 · 5+ A$4Remaining pays
Purple ornamental frame3+ A$0.40 · 5+ A$3
Ba Wan bamboo tiles3+ A$0.30 · 5+ A$2
Five-dot tiles3+ A$0.20 · 5+ A$1Free spins and the multiplier ladder
Mahjong Ways scatter symbols trigger free spins. Land three scatter symbols to trigger 12 free spins, plus 2 more for each additional scatter beyond three. Retriggering happens when you land three or more scatters during the bonus round. The win multiplier ladder resets to x2, x4, x6 and x10.
Which outcomes remain uncertain no matter what?
Mahjong Ways bonus frequency varies. Bonus rounds trigger randomly during play. The Free Spins feature depends entirely on landing three or more Scatter symbols, and how often this happens varies from session to session. You cannot influence when or whether the bonus arrives.
Mahjong Ways results stay random. Each spin's outcome is determined by chance alone. The 96.92% RTP describes long-term performance across thousands of rounds, not what happens in any single session. Your next ten spins could win or lose regardless of the average.
Maximum wins are rare events. The maximum win of A$4,500,000 at the highest bet is a theoretical ceiling reached extremely rarely. Most sessions end well before reaching any maximum, and this figure tells you the upper limit, not what to expect.
Your long-run average: A$96.92 per A$100 staked
RTP is an average calculated over millions of spins, not a guarantee for any single session. The 96.92% figure applies to the standard game at all bet sizes.
RTP 96.92% · Standard game
Playing for free or for real money
Try it free first
The demo version runs exactly like the real game, with the same cascading reels and bonus triggers. You'll spin with virtual credits and see how symbols land and multiply, but no money changes hands and you keep nothing when you stop.
Play demoMahjong Ways for real stakes
Once you've seen the reels in action, switch to real money and spin with your own stake. Every bet you place on the actual game goes into play, and wins land in your account as real money you can keep or spend.
Play for moneyCheck which Mahjong Ways slot suits your play
Mahjong Ways holds 96.92% RTP and x25,000 maximum win, while Mahjong Ways 2 rises to 96.95% RTP and x100,000 maximum win.
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Starting the game: what you need to know
You'll understand how this slot works and what sets it apart from other games.
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Winning is not guaranteed to happen
Set your spend limit. Decide how much you will spend before your first spin and stick to that figure. Only play with money you can afford to lose without affecting your life.
Decide when to quit. Plan when you will stop playing, whether you are ahead or behind. Walk away when your session ends, even if a win tempts you to continue.
Account limits protect you. Use deposit limits and loss limits on your account to keep your spending within bounds. These tools create a hard ceiling that no hot streak can break.
When should you pause? If the game stops being fun or you feel the urge to chase losses, take a break or self-exclude. Support is available through Gambling Help Online, Gamblers Anonymous Australia and BetStop.