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The 30 hobbies closest to crosswords in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Crack sudoku, nonograms and maths brain-teasers using pure reasoning.
Alike: Both relaxing and brainy.
Different: Easier to do alone.
MahjongMore social.
Word gamesMore social.
Traditional board gamesMore competitive.
ChessMore competitive. Livelier.
SpeedcubingMore hands-on. More competitive.
BridgeMore social. Slower to reward you.
GoSlower to reward you. More competitive.
Jigsaw puzzlesLess to learn up front. Quicker to pick up.
Board gamesLess repetitive. More social.
PokerMore competitive. Livelier.
Trading card gamesMore about collecting. More competitive.
Pub quizzes & triviaMore social. More competitive.
InvestingMore useful day to day. More of a thrill.
Board game designMore creative. More to show at the end.
Puzzle huntsLess repetitive. More social.
Escape roomsMore social. Livelier.
Tabletop role-playingMore creative. More social.
Miniature wargamingCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Murder mystery partiesMore social. More creative.
Meditation & breathworkEasier on the brain. Less fiddly.
BeatboxingMore creative. More about performing.
UkuleleMore hands-on. More creative.
YogaMore physical. Easier on the brain.
Book clubsMore social. Less fiddly.
Learning a languageMore useful day to day. Slower to reward you.
Lock pickingMore hands-on. More fiddly, precise work.
PilatesMore physical. Easier on the brain.
SwimmingMore physical. Easier on the brain.
Coin collectingMore about collecting. More to show at the end.The closest are Logic puzzles, Mahjong, Word games, Traditional board games and Chess. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Word games is close to crosswords and quicker to pick up.
