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Board games vs Puzzle hunts

Board games and puzzle hunts have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBoard gamesPuzzle hunts
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withWith a groupWith a partner or opponent
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$40Free

Choose board games if

  • Off screen
  • More about collecting
  • Quicker first wins

About $40 to start, then about $15 a month.

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Choose puzzle hunts if

  • More screen time
  • Less about collecting
  • Slower to reward you

Free to start, then about $5 a month.

About puzzle hunts

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.