American Mah Jongg for Beginners: Learn & Master the Game with Ease - New Full Color Edition Featuring This Year’s Card Strategies
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Are you ready to learn and master America’s #1 tile game? This updated 2026/2027 edition will teach you your new favorite pastime in no time! We'll take you from "What's a Bam?" to "Bam! I just won!" faster than you can say "Four Winds and a Dragon." In this little treasure of a book you’ll uncover: The Game’s History: How an ancient Chinese game became a smash hit in America. Setup, Rules & the Card: Learn the tile groupings, rules and how to decrypt winning combinations on the card with joy and ease, thanks to plenty of graphics, diagrams, and exercises that make even the trickiest rules easy to remember. Game Mechanics: A full guide from building a wall to shouting your first “Mah Jongg!”—all explained step-by-step. Tactics for the 2026 Card: Learn about tips & tactics specifically for this year’s card. The 2026 card was released in April 2026 and is recognized as the standard through April 2027. Sample Card Included: Get started right away with a printed sample card included in the book. Practice and familiarize yourself with the tile combinations and winning patterns before diving into a full game. Strategies: Easy-to-use tips & tactics to wow even the pros from the get-go. Advanced Play: Discover 8 key secrets for more advanced gameplay possibilities. 2-Player American Mah Jongg: Enjoy a special rule set so the fun doesn’t stop if you don’t have four players. Rules for Playing for Money: Explore how to gamble for small amounts and spice up your Mah Jongg sessions. Fun and Fascinating Mah Jongg Facts : Did you know that a Mah Jongg set already made it to outer space? Discover this and other delightful tidbits that are great to share and laugh about during your next game! Free Digital Bonus Collection: Updated strategies for each new NMJL card delivered to your inbox as they are released each April, plus beginner quick-reference printouts you can download and keep next to your rack while learning the game. Lost in a sea of tiles? No worries! The comprehensive glossary and FAQ section are your lifelines. Ready to shout "Mah Jongg!" with the confidence of a thousand dragons? Then make this book yours now! Review: FUN PLAYING MAHJONG!! - My goodness!! Have only gotten thru a few chapters, but is already helping me!! Can’t wait to get thru the book and increase my ability to strategize when playing this game!!! it’s so much fun!! Review: Helpful! - As a beginner, my biggest problem is deciding which hand to go with. This book provided strategic tips to help you in the decision making process.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,139 Reviews |
S**S
FUN PLAYING MAHJONG!!
My goodness!! Have only gotten thru a few chapters, but is already helping me!! Can’t wait to get thru the book and increase my ability to strategize when playing this game!!! it’s so much fun!!
P**N
Helpful!
As a beginner, my biggest problem is deciding which hand to go with. This book provided strategic tips to help you in the decision making process.
A**R
Easy to Understand
Ms.Moore’s book is written in easy to understand language and formatting. I was able to read it in a morning over my coffee and able to look back quickly to review my learning. She offers drills for practice. I recommend it as a first book for learning how to play and strategize the game of Mahjong.
H**S
Nice for beginners
Nice beginner books. This taught me the basics that got me started.
J**R
Gain Confidence and Understanding
I’m well on my way to learning this wonderful game with the aid of this amazing book. It is written to help people learn the game with color illustrations and practice sections. It will help me understand & gain confidence as I journey from timid beginner to my next step.
I**S
So Helpful!
I haven’t read the book yet but I am truly grateful and excited for it. I will write a review after I read it. Thank you for writing it.
F**L
Good reference
Good for quick reference! I’m new to the game, but this book helps to figure out the game.
A**R
Very Informative
Great book for beginners. Clear explanations of the components and rules for playing mahjong. Provides 'exercises' for solo practice . Definitely recommend this book
M**E
To Master American Mah Jongg
What I really love is that it not only teaches you the basics in a super easy way (the diagrams help a lot), but it also includes specific strategies for this year's card—something crucial! Furthermore, it has rules for two players, which is perfect for practicing. It is a very practical and friendly guide that makes this game accessible and fun from page one.
S**H
A confidence-building start to Mah Jongg
This beginner's guide made learning American Mah Jongg feel enjoyable and straightforward. The explanations were clear, the visuals were vibrant, and the strategy tips were easy to apply. I felt more confident after each chapter. Now I am ready to play. A wonderfully accessible introduction that helped me, as a new player, build skill and an excitement for the game from the start
N**S
Its like an expert friend patiently teaching you the game
I picked up The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg as a total beginner and was expecting another dense rule book, but it’s the total opposite. It feels like an expert friend is patiently teaching you the game without all the overwhelming jargon. I’ve always thought Mah Jongg looked too complicated with all it's tiles and patterns, but this guide breaks everything down in a way that I understand and sticks. So if you’ve been curious about Mah Jongg but hesitant to dive in, this book takes the pressure off and makes learning genuinely fun. I’m already looking forward to playing my next game. Highly recommended.
S**E
A simple, friendly book for anyone wanting to learn the game.
Majoy: The Game’s History is an easy-to-read and helpful guide to American Mah Jongg. It explains the setup, rules, and card clearly with plenty of visuals. The book includes tips for the 2025 card, strategies for beginners and advanced players, two-player rules, and even a sample card to practice. A simple, friendly book for anyone wanting to learn the game.
M**K
Perfect Beginner’s Guide
This book makes American Mah Jongg finally feel approachable and fun. The step-by-step explanations, clear diagrams, and 2025 card strategies are incredibly helpful. I went from confused to confident in just a few sessions. It’s perfect for true beginners and still packed with valuable tips for improving your game. Highly recommended for any Mah Jongg fan.
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