A step-by-step guide to mahjong for new and seasoned players alike.
For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights. Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime,Mahjongis a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike.
How-to: Easy-to-read instructions and clear illustrations make it easy for beginners to learn the game.
Styles:Learn different variations on the game, from American mahjong to Japanese riichi mahjong.
Culture:Learn how to create your own mahjong traditions, document your familys house rules, and more.
History:Discover the history of mahjong, from its early roots as a Chinese card game to its arrival in the U.S. in the 1920s to the modern mahjong renaissance.
WithMahjongas your guide, learn the history and evolution of this beautiful game while you connect with friends, family, and culture. You may even write your own house rulesjust dont forget the snacks!
Nicole Wongis a writer and audio producer based in Oakland, California. She started The Mahjong Project in 2019—part instructional guide, part oral history project, to document her family’s house rules and place them in the broader history and diaspora of the game itself.
"Like a friendly cousin, Nicole Wong is the perfect guide to walk you through the intricate rules and innumerable variations of how to play mahjongwith patience, humor and zero judgment. In this gorgeously photographed and illustrated volume interspersed with anelÓ$
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