Mahjong by Nicole Wong

Mahjong by Nicole Wong is a modern, approachable introduction to the tile game. It explains what each tile means, how a hand is built and scored, and the etiquette that goes with playing at a real table, with the cultural background woven in rather than bolted on. Written for beginners and casual players from around age 12, and useful whether you are learning alone or planning to teach the rest of the family. Key details: • Author: Nicole Wong • Format: paperback, approximately 160 pages • Publisher: Rockridge Press • Recommended for beginners and casual players, ages 12+ • Covers Chinese Classical, Hong Kong and American Mahjong • Includes tile breakdowns, winning combinations, practice exercises and sample hands Work through the illustrated setup, then follow the sample hands to see how a promising start turns into a scoring one. Because the regional styles are covered separately, you can learn whichever version your friends or family already play instead of retraining later. Buy Mahjong by Nicole Wong online from Cookes Games. Order a copy and take your seat at the table.