Our rating:
Developer: Pragmatic Play
Release date: 1st Nov 2023
Mahjong X Slot - Screenshot
RTP: 96.60%
Max Payout: 21,175x stake
Volatility: Medium-High
Min Bet: 0.20
Max Bet: 100.00
Reels: 6
Paylines: N/A
Theme: Oriental
Jackpot: No

Mahjong X

Paul Clare
Reviewed by Paul Clare Last updated:

Pragmatic Play is busy with its slot production with releases on the same day for more than one game. That's quite impressive, but will Mahjong X be able to stand out from the crowd? That's what we're here to find out, so come with me on an Asian adventure as we take on this centuries-old theme and the more modern Free Spins Bonus.

Full review continued below ↓

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Our Rating

3.8 out of 5

Features
8/10
Design
7.5/10
Gameplay
7/10
Win potential
8/10

Mahjong X Screenshots

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Mahjong X Features

Thanks to the Scatter Pays system, you aren't restricted by fixed pay lines in this game. You simply need to see matching symbols form a group of eight or more and these will grab you a win regardless of where they are on the reels. 12 or more matching symbols will produce the biggest payout and the size of your win will depend on the symbol. I'm not going to pretend to know what the symbols mean but the one that looks a little like a red dagger can produce a 50x win when 12+ of them appear together.

You’ll also get to enjoy the tumble feature, which you have probably come across with other games but perhaps under a different name. Some like to call it cascading reels but Pragmatic Play has its own ideas. As a winning group creates a win, those symbols are removed and new ones will appear as a result.

Beyond the regular paying symbols, there are also Scatter symbols and Multiplier symbols. The scatter symbols are simply those with the word ‘Bonus’ written on them. These also produce a win during the Base game and 6 of them will collect 100x in your favour. Only 4 of them are needed to trigger the Free Spins Bonus and you will begin with 10 free spins regardless of how many scatters symbols get you there. Players outside the UK may also have the option to increase their bet to enjoy double the chance of landing the feature and there may also be the option of paying to go directly to the Free Spins game. This will cost you 100x your bet.

Throughout the Bonus game, 3 or more scatter symbols can arrive to bring you a further 5 free spins and Multiplier Symbols will help boost your returns. These vary in size between 2x and 100x and they will stick in place throughout a tumble sequence until wins have been added up. Multiplier symbols are then applied to the overall win.

Mahjong X - Free Spins

Free Spins

4 or more Scatter symbols will deliver 10 free spins with a chance to earn more throughout the feature. The Bonus game continues in much the same way as the Base game but with 1 valuable twist…

Mahjong X - Multiplier Symbols

Multiplier Symbols

During the Free Spins Bonus, you’ll see Multiplier symbols fall on the reels. These will stay in place throughout each Tumble sequence and if a win is recorded, then the Multiplier(s) are brought in to increase the payout.

Mahjong X Review

I mentioned that Mahjong X wasn’t the only Pragmatic Play release for the 1st of November—the other is Rujak Bonanza. These games are pretty much identical but differ in theme. So you can decide if you’d like to visit the Orient or Indonesia today!

Design

It doesn't take a modern-day sleuth to work out that Mahjong X is based on the famous tile game and its setting is somewhere in China. You have the obligatory Chinese music blaring away in the background and there's even a fetching blue-haired dragon who will hopefully bring you some luck. It's a very stereotypical creation and shouldn't offend or excite anybody to any great extent. 

Gameplay

There isn't much to look forward to in the Base game beyond the Tumble feature. Watching the cascading reels remove winning symbols and give you the opportunity to land further wins is always a welcome mechanic. However, a little extra would have gone a long way. The Bonus game is okay and what it lacks in excitement it certainly makes up for in winning potential with those Multiplier symbols working their magic.

Win Potential

The official word from the developer is that 21,175x is available if everything goes your way. This certainly won't be happening during the Base game, so hope and pray you get to the Bonus area to see those Multiplier figures. The RTP is perfectly situated at 96.6% and the volatility is medium/high.

My Verdict

This Bonus game can produce some extreme wins but I can't hide my disappointment with the Base game being a little underwhelming. It's up to you, If you're looking for more intricate game mechanics with a bit of a storyline, then you might want to keep on searching, but if you like big win potential, then go for it!

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