American Mah Jongg for Everyone: The Complete Beginner's Guide

While AMERICAN MAH JONGG FOR EVERYONE is subtitled THE COMPLETE BEGINNER'S GUIDE, it is a handy reference for players of all skill levels. The book breaks down the game (and preparing for the game) into manageable chapters, with clear explanations and helpful illustrations. There are activities to practice to build up your skills bit by bit, and quizzes at the end of each chapter to test what you have learned. Swain and Salk's appendices of a practice card and mini tiles to cut up are a brilliant addition to the book allowing newbies the opportunity to practice the skills they learn before diving in to purchase a mah jongg set. (I love that they also refer you to their web page for a pdf of the appendices, so you don't need to cut up your book.)I am not a beginner player, but often teach others how to play. AMERICAN MAH JONGG FOR EVERYONE is one of the best books that I have read in its clarity about play. The group I play with includes several beginners and I was able to show them the book and refer to information about rules (especially about those Jokers) and their explanations were quite helpful. In fact, two people have already ordered their own copies.I enjoyed the G&T Time, which shared their nostalgia and love of the game, also bringing home the point that different groups often play in slightly different ways and it is okay to find what works best for you.I highly recommend this book for new players wanting to better understand the rules as well as for mavens who'd like a refresher or want a resource to help teach new players.

A very good book for beginners. Through explainations. I often use it as a reference to go back when someone has a question that we aren’t sure of

Excellent guide for getting started with the basic of Mahjongg! I use it for reference to clear up confusion during games with new players.

great book on MJ by 2 experts of the game!

The Kindle version had no speakable content on my iPhone. The pages were images only although they could be enlarged. I’m sure the actual information was good but a physical printed book would have been a better choice to purchase.

Really good for beginners. Author makes the process of learning Mahjong clear and simple. Learning HOW to play is the first step and this book should allow someone to play with others as they will have the process clear. The strategy for this game is more difficult and takes longer to learn however, there is little about strategy in this book.

Have outstanding teacher and this book helps me follow teacher’s instructions with more understanding. I recommend this book for beginners.

great book when first learning mah jongg. has sample card and paper tiles for practice. i refer back to it regularly.

Arrived in a timely fashion and is easy to follow