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The Little Book of Mahjong

Learn How to Play, Score, and Win
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iThe Little Book of Mahjong by Seth Brown introduces readers to the world of Mahjong, exploring its rich history, cultural significance, and traditions surrounding this classic game. While primarily a guide to help beginners learn how to play, the book also delves into the social aspects of Mahjong and the intricacies of mastering the game. It's perfect for anyone interested in both the game's technical rules and its broader cultural impact.
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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Disconnect from a device-oriented world and rediscover the classic Chinese game of mahjong—while improving focus, creativity, and stimulating memory—with this comprehensive yet gifty guide that includes all the basics of the game, tips and techniques on how to play, and strategies to win both international mahjong and American mahjong.

The classic game of mahjong was created over 2,000 years ago during the Qing Dynasty in China, but recently, it's experiencing a renaissance. No longer reserved for older players, mahjong is being rediscovered by millennials and is recognised for its ability to improve brain function and reduce symptoms of cognitive diseases like dementia.

Learning any new game can be difficult, especially one as complex as mahjong, which includes over dozens of tiles with different meanings. But whether you are a complete novice or a casual player looking to brush up on mahjong skills and techniques, The Little Book of Mahjong can help you get ahead in this classic game, whether you are playing international mahjong or American mahjong.

With a comprehensive breakdown of all the various tiles involved in the different versions of the game, explanations of what each tile means, detailed information on scoring, tips on how to improve your skills, and strategies for winning, this guide is perfect for mahjong players both new and old. Including a brief history of the game and its significance as well as full-colour photos of game pieces and game objectives, you'll become a mahjong master in no time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781507207390

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 4-c tile images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Seth Brown is a lifelong gamer and writer. He has written gaming strategy articles and reviews for various sites ranging from BestDangGames to About.com. He has co-designed and play-tested various independent games, owns over 300 board games, and spends an inordinate amount of time on BoardGameGeek. In the writing world, Seth's award-winning humor column "The Pun Also Rises" has been running for over fifteen years across various newspapers, and currently appears in the Berkshire Eagle. He is a cowriter of two award-winning musicals, the author of five books, and by the time you read this, he is already working on another book about board games. He lives in North Adams, Massachusetts. 

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