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Jigsaw puzzles vs Traditional board games

Jigsaw puzzles and traditional board games have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatJigsaw puzzlesTraditional board games
Time a week2 hours a week1 hour a week
Who withOn your ownWith a partner or opponent
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$20$20

Choose jigsaw puzzles if

  • No winners or losers
  • Quicker to pick up
  • More relaxing

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

About jigsaw puzzles

Choose traditional board games if

  • More competitive
  • Takes longer to get good at
  • Livelier

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.