Observed arrival · 2026-10-28

Keep Your Jokers Close, by Rhoda Mandel

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A large-print guide to American Mah Jongg strategy, built around four short books, a bonus section, and printable table aids.

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For: American Mah Jongg players seeking practical table strategy
Worth noticing: The 245-page large-print edition includes rack-by-rack examples, Charleston guidance, defense, and printables for hosting.

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The guide breaks play into hand selection, the Charleston, joker and call disputes, and defense, then adds advice on hosting a weekly table. Its sample material includes a rack shown before and after sorting, practice racks with the author’s reasoning, and a stated 7-in-100 chance for a particular pair scenario. The page lists large-print and standard PDFs plus EPUB, along with a free Charleston cheat card.

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