Riichi Mahjong—The Only Way To Play introduces the fascinating world of this venerable East Asian game — its background, rules, and strategies. Author Jenn Barr, the first American inducted into the prestigious Japan Professional Mahjong League, turns total beginners into competitors within hours with scores of full-color illustrations, translations of Japanese terms, and personal essays about an American national in Japan and professional Mahjong. Buckle up! Riichi Mahjong is as challenging as it is addictive. Once you start playing, you’ll never want to stop, so you might as well learn from the best.