{"product_id":"american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-gregg-swain-9780804852470","title":"American Mah Jongg for Everyone: The Complete Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing Mah Jongg tiles in different types of sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Building the walls and dealing the tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Organizing your tiles and planning your play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Understanding table rules and etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winning strategies for various types of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNational Mah Jongg tournament director Gladys Grad contributes a foreword that explains why so many people love the game. Grad also has written a chapter that outlines the rules of Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other Mah Jongg book  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book comes with everything you need to get started playing, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A timeless sample Mah Jongg scoring card\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA paper set to cut out and use while learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Over 80 color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Helpful practice exercises and quizzes that reinforce the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Access to a website that provides up to date information about the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A glossary of terms that every Mah Jongg player needs to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the many different types of tiles and how to recognize them, personal stories about the game and historical trivia, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e has something for anyone interested in this fascinating game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregg Swain, Toby Salk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804852472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804852470\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Gregg Swain","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051104104703,"sku":"9780804852470","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_013416fc-3fda-494e-97ac-c172c75b941f.jpg?v=1685011114","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-gregg-swain-9780804852470","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}