American Mah Jongg for Everyone: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Description for Sales People:

• Mah Jongg is growing rapidly in popularity and is now played by more than half a million people in the U.S.
• Approximately 600,000 Mah Jongg score cards are sold annually by the National Mah Jongg League.
• Easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by over 80 color illustrations.
• Includes a timeless sample scoring card and a practice set that can be cut out
• The chapters include quizzes that help reinforce the lessons--and because rules can change from year to year, readers will have access to a website where they can find up-to-date answers.
• Gladys Grad, a national Mah Jongg tournament director, contributes a foreword and a chapter on Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other mah jongg book.
• Mah Jongg has gained popularity with a younger audience through its frequent pop culture references--including in Crazy Rich Asians and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and through celebrity players like Julia Roberts and David Letterman.

• Recognizing Mah Jongg tiles in different types of sets
• Building the walls and dealing the tiles
• Organizing your tiles and planning your play
• Understanding table rules and etiquette
• Winning strategies for various types of hands

• A timeless sample Mah Jongg scoring card
• A paper set to cut out and use while learning
• Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions
• Over 80 color illustrations
• Helpful practice exercises and quizzes that reinforce the lessons
• Access to a website that provides up to date information about the game
• A glossary of terms that every Mah Jongg player needs to know