Learn Mahjong in One Night: Printable Beginner's Guide (PDF)

Free with any mahjong set or mat until 31 December. Add it to your cart with your set or mat and it drops to A$0 at checkout.

Mahjong looks complicated because of the tiles. The game itself is simple. This 13-page printable guide takes complete beginners from "what's a bam?" to a full game of Hong Kong-style mahjong in one evening.

Inside: meet the tiles (suits, honours and flowers, with a Chinese numeral key) · the goal: four sets and a pair, illustrated · building the wall, seating and dealing · playing a turn, claiming discards and kongs · winning, dealer rotation and game length · a Hong Kong faan scoring table with a worked example · American mahjong basics (the Charleston and jokers) · table etiquette and a glossary · a one-page cheat sheet to keep on the table.

Playing American? You'll also need the current year's card from the National Mah Jongg League, which we don't reproduce.

Format: instant download, A4 PDF, 13 pages. Print as many copies as your table needs (personal use only).