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