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A Mah Jong Handbook : How to Play, Score, and Win by Eleanor Noss Whitney is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

What is A Mah Jong Handbook : How to Play, Score, and Win about?

Master the game of Mahjong with this must-have game strategy guide for Mahjong beginners and enthusiasts. Originally played with cards, and then piece carved from ivory or bamboo, the Chinese game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg" is well over a thousand years old. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle—even difficult to follow. A Mah Jong Handbook is the all-comprehensive Mahjong guide, offering a clear and concise introduction to the classic Chinese, Western, and Japanese rules of the game and outlining its many variants. A great way to learn Mahjong—it presents the complex rules in a clear format, introducing those unfamiliar with the game to its rules and techniques. It will also allow more experienced players to expand their understanding of winning strategy quickly. Part One covers the rules of the game. Part Two provides alternatives, variations, and additions to the game. Part Three explores the fundamentals of successful strategy. With illustrations of sample hands,

Who reads A Mah Jong Handbook : How to Play, Score, and Win?

It is typically read by readers who need quick, reliable lookup and repeat reference.

Common subject areas: reference, language, dictionaries and manuals.

Author
Eleanor Noss Whitney
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing : Made available through hoopla
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9780804838740
Category
reference
Subjects
Games, Sports, Fiction
Rating
4 / 5 (105 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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