2026 CHINESE MAHJONG FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

You've watched the game. You've seen the tiles. And you still have no idea what just happened.

That's not your fault. Most Mahjong guides throw a 144-tile wall at you, mumble something about "pungs" and "chows," and expect you to keep up. You close the book more confused than when you opened it.

2026 Chinese Mahjong for Absolute Beginners is different. It assumes you know nothing-and that's exactly the point. This is not a reference book for experts. It is a calm, step-by-step path from "What are these tiles?" to "I just won my first hand."

Inside, you'll discover:

• Every tile, explained in plain English-so you stop guessing and start recognizing patterns.

• The exact setup, turn order, and table flow-no skipped steps, no assumed knowledge.

• Scoring made simple-with examples that actually make sense, not abstract theory.

• Beginner winning strategies-what to keep, what to discard, and how to avoid the mistakes that lose the game in the first five minutes.

• A practice walkthrough-so you can see a full game play out before you ever sit at a real table.

Sofia J. Johnson has taught complete beginners how to play Mahjong without the intimidation, the jargon, or the frustration. This book gives you the same patient, practical system-without the trial and error.

By the time you finish, you won't just "understand" Mahjong. You'll be able to pull up a chair, join the game, and play with confidence.

Are you ready to stop watching from the sidelines-and finally sit down at the table?