Mahjong vs Poker
Mahjong and poker 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 | Mahjong | Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | With a group |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $40 | Free |
Choose mahjong if
- No winners or losers
- Less adrenaline
- More relaxing
About $40 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose poker if
- More competitive
- More of a thrill
- Livelier
Free to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Mahjong: About $40 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Poker: Chips & Cards, Poker Chip Set Full cost breakdown