Chess vs Puzzle hunts
Chess and puzzle hunts 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 | Chess | Puzzle hunts |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | 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 | Free | Free |
Choose chess if
- Off screen
- Closer to home
- More of the same each time
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose puzzle hunts if
- More screen time
- More exploring new places
- Something different each time
Free to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Chess: Tournament Chess Set, Chess Clock Full cost breakdown
- Puzzle hunts: Free to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown