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Mahjong vs Trading card games

Mahjong and trading card 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.

WhatMahjongTrading card games
Time a week2 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a groupWith a partner or opponent
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$40$30

Choose mahjong if

  • Less about collecting
  • No winners or losers
  • More about following a method

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

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Choose trading card games if

  • More about collecting
  • More competitive
  • More creative

About $30 to start, then about $30 a month.

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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.