Teach Yourself: Mahjong 3rd Ed

This useful guide explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. Learn to play Mahjong simply and very quickly with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals. This useful guide to playing Mahjong: includes advice on buying a set; introduces each phase of play with a clear explanation and step-by-step illustrations; explains scoring, settlements, errors and penalties; offers advice on strategy and tactical play. It also includes a history of Mahjong and of glossary of all the main terms. There is also suggested further reading and websites to assist the reader in developing their interest in the game.