We welcome new members, beginners or experienced players.  We play international style Mahjong which is familiar to expats who have played in other countries. The book we follow, 'THE MAH JONG PLAYER'S COMPANION', is written by Patricia A. Thompson and Betty Maloney.  You will need to buy this book at some point, but the good news is that, unlike American Mahjong that updates their playing card every year, we always use this book, so it is a one-time expense.