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Bridge vs Traditional board games

Bridge and traditional board games have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBridgeTraditional board games
Time a week2 hours a week1 hour 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 startFree$20

Choose bridge if

  • Slower to reward you
  • More social
  • More to learn

Free to start, then about $10 a month.

About bridge

Choose traditional board games if

  • Quicker first wins
  • Easier to do alone
  • Less to learn up front

About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About traditional board games

What you'll need

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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.