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The 30 hobbies closest to mahjong in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Play classic games like backgammon, draughts, dominoes and cribbage.
Alike: Both brainy.
Different: Easier to do alone.
Word gamesEasier to do alone.
CrosswordsEasier to do alone.
BridgeSlower to reward you.
ChessEasier to do alone.
Board gamesMore about collecting. Less repetitive.
Pub quizzes & triviaLess fiddly. Quicker to pick up.
SpeedcubingEasier to do alone. More hands-on.
GoSlower to reward you. Easier to do alone.
PokerMore competitive. More of a thrill.
Trading card gamesMore about collecting. More competitive.
Logic puzzlesEasier to do alone. No winners or losers.
Escape roomsLivelier. Less to learn up front.
Murder mystery partiesMore creative. Less to learn up front.
Tabletop role-playingMore creative. More about performing.
Board game designMore creative. More to show at the end.
Jigsaw puzzlesEasier to do alone. Less to learn up front.
Puzzle huntsMore screen time. More creative.
InvestingEasier to do alone. More useful day to day.
Miniature wargamingMore about collecting. More hands-on.
CurlingMore physical. Means going out.
DartsLess to learn up front. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Pool & snookerMore fiddly, precise work. Means going out.
Table tennisMore physical.
Ten-pin bowlingEasier on the brain. Less to learn up front.
BadmintonMore physical. Means going out.
Lawn bowlsMore time outside. Means going out.
Book clubsNo winners or losers. Less fiddly.
Clay shootingMore time outside. Easier to do alone.
Community choirMore about performing. No winners or losers.The closest are Traditional board games, Word games, Crosswords, Bridge and Chess. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Word games is close to mahjong and quicker to pick up.
Word games is close to mahjong and costs less to start.
