{"product_id":"how-to-play-riichi-mahjong-marc-wentzel-9798186629993","title":"How to Play Riichi Mahjong: Master the Rules, Build Winning Hands, and Play with Confidence Step by Step","description":"The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Learning the Rules, Winning Hands, Yaku, Scoring, Defense, Strategy, and Confident Japanese Mahjong Play\u003cp\u003eHave you always wanted to learn Japanese Riichi Mahjong but felt overwhelmed by unfamiliar tiles, confusing scoring, and the many yaku required to win?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany beginners quickly discover that knowing the basic rules isn't enough. Real confidence comes from understanding \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e experienced players make certain decisions, when to attack, when to defend, and how to recognize winning opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly guide was written to bridge that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for new players, this book takes you step by step through every essential aspect of Riichi Mahjong-from identifying tiles and setting up the table to building legal winning hands, understanding yaku, calculating points, reading opponents, and making stronger strategic decisions throughout every game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many beginner books that stop after explaining the rules, this guide helps you develop the thinking process behind successful play. You'll learn practical defensive techniques, risk assessment, table awareness, push-or-fold decisions, and long-term improvement strategies that experienced players rely on. These topics are covered throughout the later chapters of your manuscript, including defense, reading opponents, strategic decision-making, and special situations.\u003c\/p\u003eInside You'll Discover\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery Riichi Mahjong tile explained clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete game setup and table preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn order and gameplay flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChi, Pon, Kan, and Riichi declarations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding legal winning hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Yaku step by step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDora, red fives, and bonus scoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFu and Han explained simply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly scoring examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe tile selection and defensive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading opponents' discard patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-or-fold strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealer strategy and positional advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk assessment and table awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon beginner mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice exercises to reinforce every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA roadmap for continuous improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're learning for home games, Mahjong clubs, online play, or tournament preparation, this book gives you the knowledge and confidence to enjoy one of the world's most rewarding strategy games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery expert Riichi player started as a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour journey begins with your very first tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marc Wentzel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186629993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d","brand":"Marc Wentzel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002159079679,"sku":"9798186629993","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-play-riichi-mahjong-marc-wentzel-9798186629993","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}