Start enjoying mahjong games with family and friends, at local tournaments, and by hosting your own parties Mahjong For Dummies will teach you how to play traditional Chinese mahjong, American mahjong, and many other variations.
About the Author: Ruoyi Jiang is the founder and Creative Director of Chop Suey Club, a platform that promotes and celebrates Chinese-diaspora culture around the world.
304 Pages
Games, Mahjong
Description
Book Synopsis
Start enjoying mahjong games with family and friends, at local tournaments, and by hosting your own parties
Mahjong For Dummies will teach you how to play traditional Chinese mahjong, American mahjong, and many other variations. This simple book breaks down the rules, explains the different mahjong styles, and offers easy-to-understand explanations and diagrams. Get playing right away, without getting bogged down by technicalities. After all, the essence of mahjong is the shared experience! When you're ready, you can find advanced strategies and more complex rules, clearly explained. Confidently begin playing and organizing your own games, thanks to this clear Dummies guide.
Learn the rules of mahjong in an accessible and engaging style, with a focus on enjoying the game
Improve your skill and understanding with charts, diagrams, scorecards, and cheat sheets
Grasp the game's mechanics so you can make the right decisions, manage risk, and improve your chance of winning
Read about the cultural context and rich history of Mahjong
Mahjong For Dummies offers something for everyone and is great for complete beginners and experienced players alike.
From the Back Cover
Explore the history, culture, and rules of Mahjong
Mahjong is one of the fastest-growing games in the world, thanks to its rich history, fun mechanics, and fast-but-thoughtful pace. And in Mahjong For Dummies, you'll learn everything you need to know to jump into a game near you. Author Ruoyi Jiang explains exactly how to get started, walking you through the rules, techniques, social customs, and nuances that beginners as well as advanced players rely on around the world. From discussions of common novice mistakes to complex hand-reading techniques, this start-to-finish guide provides everything you need to start playing today.
Inside ...
Learn key regional variations
Understand the rules
Discover advanced strategies
Explore game culture and norms
Memorize the game tile types
Maximize your win probability
Avoid common mistakes
Read about mahjong history
About the Author
Ruoyi Jiang is the founder and Creative Director of Chop Suey Club, a platform that promotes and celebrates Chinese-diaspora culture around the world. She introduced a new wave of mahjong -culture to the U.S. through immersive classes and curated events.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.19 Inches (H) x 7.42 Inches (W) x .66 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Games
Sub-Genre: Mahjong
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Ruoyi Jiang
Language: English
Street Date: November 25, 2025
TCIN: 1012674606
UPC: 9781394335237
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-8650
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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