Mastering American Mahjong:
A Complete Guide to Rules and Strategy
by Megan Trottier
I have always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong. As an absolute beginner who was eager to learn how to play American Mahjong, I loved Mastering American Mahjong: A Complete Guide to Rules and Strategy by Megan Trottier. The book is incredibly well organized, easy to understand, and makes learning the game feel approachable and fun.
Everything is thoroughly explained, from the basic rules and terminology to learning the tiles, reading the NMJL card, setup, dealing, and gameplay. The author also shares helpful tips and insights into the nuances of the game, which made the learning process feel much less intimidating. I found the book not only informative, but also a real confidence builder as I learned.
One of my favorite additions was the inclusion of several popular “casual” Mahjong games at the end of the book, which added even more fun and variety.
If you’re interested in learning American Mahjong, this is absolutely the book I would recommend! And author Megan Trottier knows what she's talking about too... Megan is "the founder of the high-end, women-owned American mahjong brand Oh My Mahjong." And let me tell you, her mahjong tiles are beautiful!
In a few days, I'll be going to a "Mahjong Basics" class hosted by a local Mahjong teacher. I signed up before reading Megan's book and I'm glad I was able to read it beforehand. Instead of my head spinning with what would have been an overwhelming amount of "new" information from the class, I'll have a great grasp of the information ahead of time. And I really am looking forward to the class. I'll let you know how it goes...
Do you know how to play Mahjong?
Mark your calendars... Mastering American Mahjong will be published by Ten Speed Press and released on October 13, 2026!
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