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The 30 hobbies closest to pub quizzes & trivia in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Play modern tabletop games with friends, from strategy games to party games.
Alike: Both social and brainy.
Different: Less to learn up front. More about collecting.
MahjongMore fiddly, precise work. Takes longer to get good at.
Word gamesEasier to do alone. You can do it at home.
Escape roomsLess to learn up front. No winners or losers.
Murder mystery partiesLess to learn up front. More creative.
BridgeSlower to reward you. More fiddly, precise work.
Traditional board gamesEasier to do alone. Less to learn up front.
ChessMore fiddly, precise work. Takes longer to get good at.
CrosswordsEasier to do alone. No winners or losers.
PokerTakes longer to get good at. More of a thrill.
GoSlower to reward you. More fiddly, precise work.
Tabletop role-playingMore creative. No winners or losers.
Trading card gamesMore about collecting. Takes longer to get good at.
Puzzle huntsMore screen time. More creative.
Logic puzzlesEasier to do alone. No winners or losers.
SpeedcubingMore fiddly, precise work. Easier to do alone.
Jigsaw puzzlesLess to learn up front. Easier to do alone.
InvestingEasier to do alone. More useful day to day.
Board game designMore creative. More to show at the end.
Miniature wargamingCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Book clubsNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
Walking footballLess to learn up front. More physical.
CurlingMore fiddly, precise work. More physical.
Film appreciationNo winners or losers. More screen time.
Ten-pin bowlingLess to learn up front. Easier on the brain.
BadmintonMore physical. More fiddly, precise work.
Dance fitnessMore physical. No winners or losers.
DartsLess to learn up front. More fiddly, precise work.
Museums & heritageNo winners or losers. More exploring new places.
ReadingEasier to do alone. No winners or losers.The closest are Board games, Mahjong, Word games, Escape rooms and Murder mystery parties. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Jigsaw puzzles is close to pub quizzes & trivia and quicker to pick up.
