Mahjong Ways 2

Mahjong Ways 2 Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	PG Soft
Release Date	2020
Theme	Chinese Mahjong, Traditional Chinese aesthetics
Layout	5 reels with 4‑5‑5‑5‑4 rows, 2000 ways to win
Paylines	2000 ways
Bet Range	$0.30 to $180 per spin
Core Mechanics	Cascading reels, Gold‑plated symbols transform into wilds, Free spins with retriggers, Progressive multipliers
Developer	PG Soft
Platform	HTML5, mobile and desktop compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	various mahjong numeric tiles	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	wind tiles, circle tiles	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	dragon tiles	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	gold ingot wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	scatter symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Mahjong Ways 2 Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Cascading reels	Any win		Winning symbols disappear and new symbols fall to create chain wins
Gold‑plated symbol transformation	Gold‑plated symbol in win combo		Transforms into wild on next cascade
Free spins	3 or more scatters	10 free spins	Free spins with enhanced multipliers and gold symbols on reel 3	Retriggers add 2 spins per extra scatter
Progressive multipliers	Each consecutive cascade win	x1	Multiplier increases per cascade (up to x5 base, up to x10 free spins)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger free spins?	Land three or more scatter symbols anywhere to trigger ten free spins. Each additional scatter adds two more spins.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player rate is 96.95%.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Each extra scatter during free spins adds two more free spins.
How do multipliers work?	Each cascade win increases the multiplier. In the base game it goes up to x5. In free spins it goes up to x10.
What happens to gold‑plated symbols?	Gold‑plated symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 that are part of a win transform into wilds on the next cascade.

Mahjong Ways 2 Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses