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The American Mah Jongg Playbook: A Beginner's Guide to Rules, the Card, and Strategy (And What Nobody Tells You)
Hardcover
Games & Activities GeneralGeneral Gambling
Publisher Price: $34.99
ISBN13: 9781971784014
Publisher: Al Publishing
Published: Feb 12 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
There's a reason people fall in love with American Mah Jongg.
Whether you refer to it as Mah Jongg, Mahj, or Mahjong, it is the same thoughtful, engaging tile game that blends strategy, observation, and intuition, keeping players coming back for more. While American Mah Jongg has been around for nearly a century, it is being rediscovered now with new players everywhere!
The American Mah Jongg Playbook was designed so that you don't miss out on all the fun and meaningful memories that Mah Jongg has to offer. It is a step-by-step guide designed to help beginners and returning players learn the game and practice strategy.
This full-color instructional guide is written for visual learners who want clear, intuitive explanations. Inside, you will learn:
- The rules of American Mah Jongg
- How to read the card and choose hands
- How dealing, the Charleston, and rouging work
- Gameplay strategies
- Table observations and etiquette
- And, the things nobody tells you!
Additionally, readers will have access to free companion guides each year, as new cards are released, making this book a long-term reference you can return to as your skills advance.
This book was written from the heart and shaped from 20 years of playing American Mah Jongg. Every story and anecdote comes from real games, real people, and real moments. This book was written to share a love of the game with you. To demonstrate that YOU can do it. To give you confidence and make you feel comfortable.
This is your invitation to join us at the table.
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