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The 30 hobbies closest to jigsaw puzzles 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 rhythmic.
Different: Less hands-on. More of a mental workout.
CrosswordsMore to learn. Takes longer to get good at.
Word gamesMore to learn. More competitive.
Traditional board gamesMore competitive. Takes longer to get good at.
MahjongMore social. More to learn.
Board gamesLess repetitive. More social.
SpeedcubingTakes longer to get good at. More competitive.
Murder mystery partiesLess repetitive. More social.
Board game designMore creative. Takes longer to get good at.
Escape roomsLivelier. Less repetitive.
Pub quizzes & triviaMore to learn. More social.
ChessTakes longer to get good at. More competitive.
Miniature wargamingCosts more to start. Takes longer to get good at.
Tabletop role-playingMore creative. Less repetitive.
Trading card gamesMore competitive. Takes longer to get good at.
BridgeMore to learn. Takes longer to get good at.
GoMore to learn. Takes longer to get good at.
InvestingMore to learn. Takes longer to get good at.
PokerMore competitive. Livelier.
Puzzle huntsLess repetitive. More competitive.
Colouring booksMore creative. Easier on the brain.
Diamond paintingEasier on the brain.
Fuse beadsMore hands-on. More creative.
JournalingMore creative. Less fiddly.
KalimbaMore creative. Takes longer to get good at.
OrigamiTakes longer to get good at.
Sound bathsLess hands-on. Easier on the brain.
Letter writingMore creative. Less repetitive.
Stamps & postcardsMore to learn. More about collecting.
Coin collectingMore to learn. More about collecting.The closest are Logic puzzles, Crosswords, Word games, Traditional board games and Mahjong. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Crosswords is close to jigsaw puzzles and costs less to start.
