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The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Playing poker in cash games or tournaments, making decisions on odds and reading opponents. Play stakes you can afford to lose.

Games & Strategy nothing physical quiet sociable has local groups sedentary

~$74Cost to start

SteepDifficulty

Mostly indoorsWhere

2 setup steps, ~$74 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $74 to find out whether it sticks.

What you need2 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$74

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The path15 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$40

Find a home game or a play-money table
Get chips and two decks if you are hosting

Then the quests

Play a full session without misreading your hand
Play a low-stakes or home game
Fold every hand outside your opening range for a whole session

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