A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg - by Elaine Sandberg (Paperback)

About the Book

The only book currently available specifically written for American mah jongg

Book Synopsis

Learn to play American Mah Jongg and build winning strategies with this bestselling beginner's guide by mahjong expert Elaine Sandberg!

This regularly updated bestselling book has helped hundreds of thousands of players learn how to play American Mah Jongg with confidence. Written specifically for beginners, it follows the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and provides a clear, approachable path to mastering this popular game. The first of Sandberg's expert original guides to winning strategies, this resource has helped countless players learn to play and win the exciting game of American Mahjong!

Through easy-to-follow instructions, helpful diagrams, hands-on exercises, and practical strategy tips, Sandberg breaks down every aspect of gameplay, from understanding the tiles and selecting a hand to developing winning tactics and improving your decision-making at the table.

This essential guide includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for playing American Mah Jongg
• Easy-to-understand explanations of the National Mah Jongg League rules
• Hands-on exercises and practice activities
• Strategy tips to help improve your game
• Quizzes that reinforce key concepts
• Mahjong history and cultural background
• An explanation of tile symbolism
• A glossary of essential mahjong terms

Whether you're learning mahjong for the first time, joining a local mahjong group, or looking to sharpen your skills, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg remains one of the most trusted resources available for today's players.

Review Quotes

"Clearly written and well illustrated with numerous examples. Any American public library serving a community with active mah jongg groups will want Sandberg's book." --Library Journal

"Finally, novices have a tool to help them through the learning curve...Armed with the knowledge gained from this book, you can join a game with other players, confident that you are up to the challenge." --Tom Sloper, Game designer and producer; International Mah Jongg Consultant

About the Author

Elaine Sandberg was a Mah Jongg instructor for many years. She taught American Mah Jongg for Holland America Cruise Lines and classes in the Los Angeles area.