Elaine Sandberg 
Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg 
How to Play the Game & Win

Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide.


This affordable best-selling book is one of the only available game strategy guides that is specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game,
A Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to walk the reader through each step of the game, including how to select a hand, how to play and how to develop winning strategies. A key feature is the color text which clearly shows various hands and tiles.


This Mahjong guide includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for gameplay.


• Hands-on ‘Do It’ exercises


• Tips and quizzes for easy learning


• Mahjong background and history


• An explanation of tile symbolism


• Glossary of Mahjong terms

A Beginner’s Guide to American Mah Jongg is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong–from Mahjong beginners to pros.

Sobre el autor

Elaine Sandberg was a Mah Jongg instructor for many years. She taught American Mah Jongg for Holland America Cruise Lines and classes in the Los Angeles area.