Go vs Traditional board games
Go 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.
| What | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour 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 | $20 | $20 |
Choose go if
- Slower to reward you
- More creative
- More to learn
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose traditional board games if
- Quicker first wins
- More about following a method
- Less to learn up front
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Go: About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Traditional board games: About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown