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

by Elaine Sandberg

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 that is 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 clearly shows various hands and tiles.This Mahjong guide Step-by-step instructions for gameplay. Hands-on "Do It" exercises Tips and quizzes for easy learning Mahjong background and history An explanation of tile symbolism Glossary of Mahjong termsA Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong—from Mahjong beginners to pros.

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How do I read the National Mah Jongg League card without feeling completely overwhelmed by all the symbols and colors?→
What is the best strategy for passing tiles during the Charleston when my starting hand has no obvious pairs?→
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