Teach Yourself Mahjong

Overview

　　Developed by Confucius around 500 BC, the game of mahjong has entranced people for more than two millennia. Written for beginners, Teach Yourself Mahjong covers all the bases, from basic rules of play and scoring to advanced strategies. Each phase of play is clearly explained with the help of step-by-step illustrations, and key differences found in American mahjong variants are highlighted. This new edition covers the latest developments in the game, including the new Chinese Official International Rules.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: The Mahjong Set
Chapter 2: Preliminaries
Chapter 3: Playing the Game
Chapter 4: Scoring and Settlement
Chapter 5: Special Hands
Chapter 6: Infringements and Penalties
Chapter 7: Elementary Strategy
Chapter 8: Advanced Strategy
Chapter 9: Mahjong for Two, Three, Five or Six Players
Chapter 10: American Mahjong
Chapter 11: Japanese Mahjong
Chapter 12: Other Variant Forms
Chapter 13: Mahjong Cards
Chapter 14: History