{"product_id":"american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-9780804852470","title":"American Mah Jongg for Everyone","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg—introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing Mah Jongg tiles in different types of sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Building the walls and dealing the tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Organizing your tiles and planning your play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Understanding table rules and etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winning strategies for various types of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNational Mah Jongg tournament director Gladys Grad contributes a foreword that explains why so many people love the game. Grad also has written a chapter that outlines the rules of Siamese Mah Jongg, a fun two-person game she created that you can't find in any other Mah Jongg book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book comes with everything you need to get started playing, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A timeless sample Mah Jongg scoring card\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA paper set to cut out and use while learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Over 80 color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Helpful practice exercises and quizzes that reinforce the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Access to a website that provides up to date information about the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A glossary of terms that every Mah Jongg player needs to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the many different types of tiles and how to recognize them, personal stories about the game and historical trivia, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Mah Jongg for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e has something for anyone interested in this fascinating game.","brand":"Gregg Swain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268655231227,"sku":"9780804852470","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9780804852470.jpg?v=1772482705","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/american-mah-jongg-for-everyone-9780804852470","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}