Board games vs Trading card games
Board games and trading card games have 89% 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 | Trading card games |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $40 | $30 |
Choose board games if
- No winners or losers
- Less about collecting
- Quicker to pick up
About $40 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose trading card games if
- More competitive
- More about collecting
- Takes longer to get good at
About $30 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Board games: Light Party Game, Cooperative Game, Gateway Strategy Game Full cost breakdown
- Trading card games: About $30 to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown