A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg

How to Play the Game & Win

Elaine Sandberg, Tom Sloper, Tom Sloper

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English

Tuttle Publishing
15 June 2007

Indoor games

Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong from the bestselling author and mahjong expert-Elaine Sanberg!

This affordable bestselling 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. The first of Sandberg's expert original guides to winning strategies, this resource has helped countless players learn to play and win the exciting game of American Mahjong!

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.

By: Elaine Sandberg
Foreword by: Tom Sloper, Tom Sloper
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9780804838788
ISBN 10: 080483878X
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 June 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elaine Sandberg was a Mah Jongg instructor for many years. She taught American Mah Jongg for Holland America Cruise Lines and classes in the Los Angeles area.

Reviews for A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg: How to Play the Game & Win

Finally, novices have a tool to help them through the learning curve...Armed with the knowledge gained from this book, you can join a game with other players, confident that you are up to the challenge. --Tom Sloper, Game designer and producer; International Mah Jongg Consultant Clearly written and well illustrated with numerous examples. Any American public library serving a community with active mah jongg groups will want Sandberg's book. --Library Journal