A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg: How to Play the Game & Win (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780804838788)

Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide.

This affordable best-selling book is one of the only available game strategy guides specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to walk the reader through each step of the game, including how to select a hand, how to play and how to develop winning strategies. A key feature is the color text which shows various hands and tiles.

This Mahjong guide includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for gameplay.
• Hands-on "Do It" exercises
• Tips and quizzes for natural learning
• Mahjong background and history
• An explanation of tile symbolism
• Glossary of Mahjong terms

A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong--from Mahjong beginners to pros.

Author: Elaine Sandberg
ISBN-10: 080483878X
ISBN-13: 9780804838788
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 01/15/2008 pg. 109