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Explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. This work helps you learn to play Mahjong quickly with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals.

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Mahjong by David Brine Pritchard

This useful guide explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. Learn to play Mahjong simply and very quickly with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals. This useful guide to playing Mahjong:  includes advice on buying a set  introduces each phase of play with a clear explanation and step-by-step illustrations  explains scoring, settlements, errors and penalties  offers advice on strategy and tactical play. It also includes a history of Mahjong and of glossary of all the main terms. There is also suggested further reading and websites to assist the reader in developing their interest in the game.
David Pritchard is a games consultant and former games director of the Mind Sports Olympiad. He is the former editor-in-chief of Games & Puzzles magazine.
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ISBN 13 9780340860069
ISBN 10 0340860065
Title Mahjong
Author David Brine Pritchard
Series Teach Yourself Sports And Games
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2003-03-28
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.