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Pung Chow / The Game of a Hundred Intelligences. Also known as Mah-Diao, Mah-Jong, Mah-Cheuk, Mah-Juck and Pe-Ling cover

Pung Chow / The Game of a Hundred Intelligences. Also known as Mah-Diao, Mah-Jong, Mah-Cheuk, Mah-Juck and Pe-Ling

By Lew Lysle Harr
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A practical manual that introduces a traditional Chinese tile game, presenting its history, equipment, and step-by-step procedures for play. It details the 34 tile types and counters, construction of the wall, drawing and discarding, formation of sets and pairs, and scoring methods including bonus, penalty, and limit-hand variants. The book supplies score cards, worked examples, illustrations, and explanations of two- and three-player formats, plus strategic suggestions for hand play and settling scores. Tables and examples clarify complex scoring values and doubling rules to guide players from basic rules to advanced practice.

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Lew Lysle Harr

Lew Lysle Harr is an author known for his work on games and intelligence, particularly through his book "Pung Chow / The Game of a Hundred Intelligences." This work explores the intricacies of traditional Chinese games, including Mah-Jong and its various forms. Harr's writing contributes to the understanding of cultural games and their strategic elements, offering insights into both gameplay and the broader implications of intelligence in gaming. His focus on such topics reflects a unique intersection of leisure and cognitive strategy, making his contributions noteworthy in the realm of game literature.

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