About Jillian Lacy

Jillian Lacy is the author of The American Mah Jongg Playbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Rules, the Card, and Strategy (And What Nobody Tells You) and a long-time player and teacher of American Mah Jongg.

This step-by-step, full-color instructional guide was created to share her love of the game and help players feel less intimidated and more confident from the very first tile. Drawing on years of playing, teaching countless beginners, and her own memories of learning the game, Jillian offers a warm, practical approach to quickly learning Mah Jongg.

Throughout the Playbook, Jillian shares the insights, shortcuts, and thoughts that most teachers don’t always say out loud. Her goal is to make this book feel like a friend at the table, helping you feel comfortable, capable, and reminding you that you always have a seat.