American Mah Jongg for Beginners

Are you ready to learn and master America's #1 tile game? This updated 2024/2025 edition will teach you your new favorite pastime in no time! We'll take you from "What's a Bam?" to "Bam! I just won!" faster than you can say "Four Winds and a Dragon." In this little treasure of a book you'll uncover: The Game's History: How an ancient Chinese game became a smash hit in America. Setup, Rules & the Card: Learn the tile groupings, rules and how to decrypt winning combinations on the card with joy and ease, thanks to plenty of graphics, diagrams, and exercises that make even the trickiest rules easy to remember. Game Mechanics: A full guide from building a wall to shouting your first "Mah Jongg!"-all explained step-by-step. Sample Card Included: Get started right away with a printed sample card included in the book. Practice and familiarize yourself with the tile combinations and winning patterns before diving into a full game. Strategies: Easy-to-use tips & tactics to wow even the pros from the get-go. Advanced Play: Discover 8 key secrets for more advanced gameplay possibilities. Tactics for the 2024/2025 Card: Learn about tactics specifically for this year's card. Fun and Fascinating Mah Jongg Facts: Did you know that a Mah Jongg set already made it to outer space? Discover this and other delightful tidbits that are great to share and laugh about during your next game! Fully illustrated in vivid color - not just to showcase the beautiful tiles, but to make learning the official card a breeze! Lost in a sea of tiles? No worries! The comprehensive glossary and FAQ section are your lifelines. Ready to shout "Mah Jongg!" with the confidence of a thousand dragons?