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Go vs Mahjong

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

WhatGoMahjong
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownWith a group
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$20$40

Choose go if

  • Slower to reward you
  • Easier to do alone
  • More creative

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

About go

Choose mahjong if

  • Quicker first wins
  • More social
  • More about following a method

About $40 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About mahjong

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.