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Jigsaw puzzles vs Mahjong

Jigsaw puzzles and mahjong have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatJigsaw puzzlesMahjong
Time a week2 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
FeelsCalmLively
To start$20$40

Choose jigsaw puzzles if

  • Easier to do alone
  • Less to learn up front
  • Quicker to pick up

About $20 to start, then about $10 a month.

About jigsaw puzzles

Choose mahjong if

  • More social
  • More to learn
  • Takes longer to get good at

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.