An accomplished teacher and avid player, the author has created a fun & practical guide to the American Mah Jongg game that is: - Presented in an Easy-to-Learn Format - Illustrated in full color with original art which helps you understand and remember key points - An excellent take along guide for quick reference - A great teacher's manual for beginners
Original and easy to understand, this guide will have you smiling and quickly playing Mah Jongg.
CONTENTS Introduction and Object of the Game CHAPTER 1 - The Tiles The Suits Dragons Green Dragons White Dragons or Soaps Red Dragons Helpful Hints Flowers Winds Jokers Special Joker Notes Summary of All the Tiles
CHAPTER 2 - Let's Build a Wall and Deal Building the Wall Selecting the Dealer or East Dealing the Tiles Finishing the Deal
CHAPTER 3 - Selecting a Hand Card Terminology and Matching Tiles Understanding the Mah Jongg Card Categories Color Representations on the Playing Card Exposed and Concealed Hands
CHAPTER 4 - The Charleston The First Charleston The Second Charleston The Blind Pass and Its Purpose When are Blind Passes Allowed The Courtesy or Optional Pass
CHAPTER 5 - Playing the Game and Winning Beginning the Play Claiming Suit and Symbol Tiles Claiming Exposed Joker Tiles Going Dead Mah Jongg in Error Winning the Game What is a Wall Game Scoring Final Notes Also by the Author: You Might Be Addicted To Mah Jongg If... Smile: Happiness Is Right Under Your Nose!
