{"product_id":"mahjong-house-rules-from-across-the-asian-diaspora-9781958417638","title":"Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora","description":"\u003cp\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\u003e Mahjong \u003c\/i\u003eis a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eMahjong\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\u003eas 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! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Wong\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and audio producer based in Oakland, California. She started The Mahjong Project in 2019--part instructional guide, part oral history project, to document her family's house rules and place them in the broader history and diaspora of the game itself.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hardie Grant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51200067731730,"sku":"9781958417638","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_714483f0-2e6d-44d5-873b-05cc64336a18.jpg?v=1744888487","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mahjong-house-rules-from-across-the-asian-diaspora-9781958417638","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}