Mah-Jongg: Basic Rules & Strategies

by Dieter Kohnen

Book Overview

A colour guide to learning the game of mah jong - 'bird of 100 intelligences' in Chinese. The basic moves are explained, with practice games going step-by-step through the opening moves, the middle strategies, combinations, sequences and endgame. Contains tips and shortcuts, as well as 24 different variations of the game.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806907525
• ISBN13: 9780806907529
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.6" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Beginners guide to Mahjongg

After reading many rules of play and buying several books, in and out of print, on the subject, I found this the best for the novice to the game. It is easily read and followed. I recommend it to those wanting to learn to play.

Good introduction to the game

I bought this book hoping that it would cover the Chinese rules of Mah-Jongg, which I am trying to learn. It does, though it calls the game "traditional" Mah-Jongg. I haven't yet had time to sit down and really set out to learn the game, but this book looks like the way to do it. It has ample illustrations and goes step by step through a couple of games, giving examples on strategies. All told, a solid buy.