Poker vs Trading card games
Poker 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.
| What | Poker | Trading card games |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | $30 |
Choose poker if
- Less about collecting
- More of a thrill
- More about following a method
Free to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose trading card games if
- More about collecting
- Less adrenaline
- More creative
About $30 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Poker: Chips & Cards, Poker Chip Set Full cost breakdown
- Trading card games: About $30 to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown