Mahjong Ways 2

9.3/10

Release July 2020· Updated August 2026

The sequel to PG Soft's founding slot (July 2020). Widened grid with 2,000 ways to win, 100,000x max win. BetsRank score: 9.3/10.

RTP

96.95%

Volatility

Medium

Max Win

100 000x

Grid

4-5-5-5-4

Bonus Buy

Unlimited cascadesGold Plated symbols → wildProgressive multiplier x1-x5 (x10 in free spins)Extended 5-reel grid

9.3

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released on July 1, 2020, Mahjong Ways 2 takes the first installment's formula and amplifies it significantly: widened 4-5-5-5-4 grid, 2,000 ways to win, 96.95% RTP, medium volatility. Unlimited cascades with Gold Plated symbols that turn into wilds, progressive multiplier from x1 to x5 in the base game and up to x10 in free spins. The maximum potential climbs to 100,000x the stake, four times the original — one of the PG Soft slots with the highest theoretical ceiling. No bonus buy, but a sequel that has largely outgrown its predecessor in popularity.

Strengths

+100,000x max win, one of the highest in the PG Soft catalogue
+Excellent 96.95% RTP
+Widened grid, more possible combinations than the original
+Very generous unlimited cascades

To consider

−No bonus buy
−Big multipliers remain rare (medium volatility despite the high ceiling)
−Visuals close to the first installment

About Mahjong Ways 2

Released on July 1, 2020, Mahjong Ways 2 amplifies the original title's formula with a widened 4-5-5-5-4 grid and 2,000 ways to win (versus 1,024 for the first installment). 96.95% RTP, medium volatility. Unlimited cascades remain the heart of the gameplay, with Gold Plated symbols that turn into wilds on each new cascade. The multiplier climbs from x1 to x5 in the base game, and up to x10 during the free spins triggered by 3 or more scatters. The real leap over the original lies in the maximum potential: 100,000x the stake, one of the highest ceilings in the entire PG Soft catalogue. No bonus buy available.

Key mechanics

▸Widened 4-5-5-5-4 grid, 2,000 ways to win
▸Unlimited cascades
▸Gold Plated symbols → wilds
▸x1 to x5 multiplier (x10 in free spins)
▸100,000x max win

❓Mahjong Ways 2 FAQ

What is the RTP of Mahjong Ways 2?▾

Official RTP: 96.

95%.

What is the max win of Mahjong Ways 2?▾

100,000x the stake, one of the highest theoretical ceilings in the PG Soft catalogue.

Should you prefer Mahjong Ways 2 over the first installment?▾

Mahjong Ways 2 offers a wider grid (2,000 ways to win versus 1,024) and a max win four times higher (100,000x versus 25,000x), for an almost identical RTP.

How do the Gold Plated symbols work?▾

They turn into wilds on each new cascade, adding extra winning combinations across the widened grid.

Does Mahjong Ways 2 offer a bonus buy?▾

No, free spins can only be entered via 3 or more scatters.