Teach Yourself (McGraw-Hill)
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Covering all aspects of the game, this guide explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. Learn to play Mahjong simply and quickly with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals. The book includes advice on buying a set, introduces each phase of play with a clear explanation and step-by-step illustrations, explains scoring, settlements, errors and penalties and offers advice on strategy and tactical play. It also contains a history of Mahjong and a glossary of all the main terms. There is suggested further reading and websites to assist the reader in developing their interest in the game.
Developed by Confucius around 500 BC, the game of mahjong has entranced people for more than two millennia. Written for beginners, Teach Yourself Mahjong covers all the bases, from basic rules of play and scoring to advanced strategies. Each phase of play is clearly explained with the help of step-by-step illustrations, and key differences found in American mahjong variants are highlighted. This new edition covers the latest developments in the game, including the new Chinese Official International Rules.