Yeah, I wish they put the couple of rules not in both books in the global section at the back.
Europe has the straits rule.
Pacific has Kamikaze and China rules.
If you’re aware of that, it isn’t too much of a problem.
With new players, a lot will depend on style of play and getting used to the rules. There’s nothing wrong with playing without a bid at first, as many of the strategies that make a bid necessary are discovered only after many hours of play. Depending on your group and how much they get strategies from the outside, you may actually find that a small bid or none at all will suit you, at least in the short run.
@Krieghund thanks again. Pretty sure they are going J4 and sealion. Hold on!