A Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg: Large Print Edition: How to Play the Game & Win

The original book on Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg–now in a Large Print Edition!

American Mah Jongg players can’t stop raving about this indispensable guide to their favorite game:

“I highly recommend this book for anyone.”
“Very helpful book for a total newbie.”
“Everything is well explained!”
“This book is fantastic!”
“[Sandberg] has organized the chapters in the best possible way.”
“This book covers it all.”

Now available in an unabridged easy-to-read Large Print Edition, this thoroughly updated bestseller is one of the only guides specifically geared toward American Mah Jongg. It follows the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules and is the only supplement to the NMJL rulebook you’ll ever need.

This resource has helped countless players learn to play and win the exciting game of American Mah Jongg. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide with simple instructions and self quizzes, plus helpful photos and diagrams to walk you through each step of the game, including how to select a hand, how to play and how to develop a winning strategy.

Key features of this classic guide include color-coded text showing various hands and tiles, as well as:

• Hands-on “Do It” exercises
• Tips and quizzes for natural learning
• Mah Jongg background and history
• Clear explanations of the tile symbols
• A glossary of key Mah Jongg terms
• An official cut-out NMJL “Card of Hands”

The perfect guide for players at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced!

Author: Elaine Sandberg,Jan Egri
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 06/09/2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780804859455
Language: English
Large Print