American Mah Jongg for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning the Game and Playing with Confidence

AMERICAN MAH JONGG, MADE SIMPLEAmerican Mah Jongg can look complicated when you're seeing it for the first time. All those tiles, numbers and choices can be a lot to take in, but you don't have to learn everything at once. This practical guide breaks the game down into simple steps, from learning the tiles and reading the card to choosing a hand and playing with confidence.Written by Bev Sherman, who learned American Mah Jongg in her fifties and now hosts a weekly beginners' table, Bev knows what it's like to be new to the game. She brings that experience to every part of this guide, explaining the game in a way that helps you learn at your own pace. INSIDE, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO: - Recognise the tiles and suits, so you can identify what you're holding and understand where each tile fits- Read the Card one line at a time, so you can find the hands you can play without trying to memorise the whole thing- Work through the Charleston, knowing what to pass and following each stage without losing track- Use jokers correctly, including when they can and cannot be used- Choose a hand that matches your tiles, then know when to call, expose or change direction- Play a complete game, from setting up the tiles through to declaring Mah Jongg- Follow a full sample game, seeing how the rules and decisions come together during actual play Also includes a plain-English glossary and one-page table cheat sheet for quick reference while you learn and play.There are no photographs to squint at or dense explanations to work through. You'll find easy-to-read text, clear illustrations and straightforward instruction, with a complete sample game showing you how it all works in practice.By the end, you'll understand how the game works and feel confident joining a table. You'll know what to do, keep up with the play and, most importantly, enjoy the game and the company that make Mah Jongg so special.If you've been wanting to learn American Mah Jongg but don't know where to start, this guide will take you there, one step at a time.Scroll up, get your copy and start learning American Mah Jongg today.