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Mahjong vs Word games

Mahjong and word games have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMahjongWord games
Time a week2 hours a week1 hour 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$20

Choose mahjong if

  • More social

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

About mahjong

Choose word games if

  • Easier to do alone

About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About word 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.