The Complete Book of Mah Jongg: An Illustrated Guide to the Asian, American and International Styles of Play - Softcover

Lo, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804845301 ISBN 13: 9780804845304

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide.

This complete, easy-to-follow instructional Mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to cover the Cantonese or "old rules" game fully. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game, and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know.

This Mahjong book includes:

• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Full-color illustrations and photographs
• Instruction on:
  1. Authentic Chinese Mahjong play
  2. Cantonese Mahjong play
  3. Shanghai Mahjong play
  4. American Mahjong play
  5. The 12-tile versions of the game

The Complete Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn the different styles of Mahjong—from Mahjong beginners to pros.

About this title

About the Author

Amy Lo, born in Canton, China, divides her time between Hong Kong, Tokyo, and the United States. Mahjong, which she has been playing for more than 30 years, is one of her favorite pastimes. She currently lives in Florida.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804845301
• ISBN 13: 9780804845304
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192