Board games vs Tabletop role-playing
Board games and tabletop role-playing have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Board games | Tabletop role-playing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | With a group |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $40 | $20 |
Choose board games if
- More about following a method
- No audience needed
- More competitive
About $40 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose tabletop role-playing if
- More creative
- More about performing
- No winners or losers
About $20 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Board games: Light Party Game, Cooperative Game, Gateway Strategy Game Full cost breakdown
- Tabletop role-playing: Dice Set Full cost breakdown