As someone who has a group I started in April called Mah Jongg For Beginners, I would definitely recommend this book to all our new players. With a Step-by-Step Guide in how to play the game and illustrations that solidify play, it’s the perfect book for beginners. We have now updated our name to Mah Jongg for Beginners & More as our group has grown to over 100 players. It’s obvious this is a game that people want to learn.