Traditional board games
Play classic games like backgammon, draughts, dominoes and cribbage.
Traditional board games
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 20 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- There's a real game to win.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to have more fun
Maybe not if
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
Traditional board gamesAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$20About $0.38 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Learn backgammon or cribbage from a free rules guide and play five quick games with a friend.
20 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does traditional board games cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does traditional board games take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 20 minutes or more.
Can I do traditional board games at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is traditional board games good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Learn backgammon or cribbage from a free rules guide and play five quick games with a friend.
Do I need other people for traditional board games?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.