Mahjong (Teach Yourself Sports & Games) - Softcover

Covering all aspects of the game, this guide explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. Learn to play Mahjong simply and quickly with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals. The book 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 and offers advice on strategy and tactical play. It also contains a history of Mahjong and a glossary of all the main terms. There is suggested further reading and websites to assist the reader in developing their interest in the game.

David Pritchard is a games consultant and former games director of the Mind Sports Olympiad. He is the former editor-in-chief of Games & Puzzles magazine.