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The 30 hobbies closest to puzzle hunts in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Outthink an opponent on a 64-square board, over the table or online.
Alike: Both brainy and competitive.
Different: Off screen. Closer to home.
Escape roomsOff screen. No winners or losers.
PokerMore about following a method. Off screen.
Board gamesOff screen. More about collecting.
GoMore to learn. Off screen.
Trading card gamesMore about collecting. Off screen.
Traditional board gamesMore about following a method. Off screen.
BridgeMore about following a method. More to learn.
InvestingBoth on a screen.More useful day to day. Easier to do alone.
MahjongOff screen. More about following a method.
Pub quizzes & triviaOff screen. More about following a method.
Word gamesOff screen. Closer to home.
CrosswordsMore rhythmic and repetitive. Easier to do alone.
Tabletop role-playingNo winners or losers. More about performing.
Murder mystery partiesMore about performing. Off screen.
Logic puzzlesMore rhythmic and repetitive. Easier to do alone.
SpeedcubingMore rhythmic and repetitive. More hands-on.
Board game designNo winners or losers. More to show at the end.
Miniature wargamingCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Jigsaw puzzlesMore rhythmic and repetitive. No winners or losers.
Hacking challengesBoth on a screen.More to learn. Closer to home.
Video gamesBoth on a screen.Quicker first wins.
BoulderingOff screen. More physical.
Drone flyingBoth on a screen.Costs more to start. More time outside.
Sim racingBoth on a screen.Costs more to start. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Amateur theatreMore about performing. No winners or losers.
Competitive gamingBoth on a screen.Closer to home. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Craft beer tastingNo winners or losers. More about collecting.
CricketCosts more to start. More time outside.
CurlingOff screen. Closer to home.The closest are Chess, Escape rooms, Poker, Board games and Go. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Escape rooms is close to puzzle hunts and quicker to pick up.
