Reach Mahjong: The Only Way to Play - Softcover

Mahjong is East Asia's most traditional and recognisable game. Due to its apparent complexity, Westerners, however, often disregard this intriguing and addictive game. No longer! Written by Jenn Barr, the first American to be inducted into the prestigious Japan Professional Mahjong League, this book is the best resource for learning all the tricks of the Reach Mahjong pros. It makes players out of total beginners, introducing the fascinating world of mahjong, explaining the background, rules, and strategies, and enabling a new player to participate within hours. For the first time ever, daunting Japanese terms and rules are translated and simplified for the edification of players of all ages. In these pages, Jenn addresses everyone, from novices to experts, so even experience mahjong players will find something new to learn. With full-color illustrations, all the tiles, tools, and hands of the game are easy to recognise and soft on the eyes. Have a seat and get ready to learn a unique hobby that will challenge you and your friends forever. Once you start playing, you'll never want to stop.

Jenn Barr was born and raised in Seattle and set off for Japan the minute she finished high school. She spent half a year in Osaka before attending the University of Hawaii for a semester, then ended up at Sophia University Tokyo, from which she graduated in 2005. Jenn fell in love with mahjong in 2004 and worked on her game so that she could join the Japan Professional Mahjong League in 2006, the largest and most successful professional mahjong league in the world.