{"product_id":"mahjong-nicole-wong-9781958417638","title":"Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora","description":"\u003cb\u003eA step-by-step guide to Mahjong for new and seasoned players alike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights. Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime, \u003ci\u003eMahjong \u003c\/i\u003eis a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With vibrant photography and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have. In addition, \u003ci\u003e Mahjong\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the strategy, history, and design of the game and discusses various popular styles of play (American mah-jongg, Japanese riichi mahjong, and more). A bonus essay also breaks down the mahjong hands in the pivotal scene from the 2018 hit film \u003ci\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/i\u003e, and snippets of the author's family history are sprinkled throughout, telling a story of diaspora through mahjong and showcasing mahjong culture, past and present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With \u003ci\u003eMahjong\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide, learn the history and evolution of this beautiful game while you connect with friends, family, and culture. You may even write your own house rules--just don't forget the snacks!","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50064469590209,"sku":"9781958417638","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9781958417638.jpg?v=1774016047","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/mahjong-nicole-wong-9781958417638","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}