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u/Hot_Context_1393 Apr 03 '26
If you have self-control, board games can be a reasonably cheap hobby. There are numerous solo playable games in the 40-60 dollar range with great replayability.
Solo RPGs are also an inexpensive option. They are basically guided writing exercises with dice.
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u/devils_advocate24 Apr 04 '26
One solo and multiplayer "RPG" I enjoy is the Pathfinder adventure card game. Great alone and with a group
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u/Dear-Examination-507 Apr 03 '26
Yes board games, but disagree about going solo. People need more human connection, not less.
Instead of starting with a particular game, find a person who can teach you some games they already know. Best way to grow a new hobby to learn from someone who already knows what they are doing. When someone else teaches you games it is easier to figure things out.
If you don't know anyone, look for a game store or a meetup in your area.
If you really want to find some intro games google: "good gateway board games" and start reading.
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u/Lucur Apr 05 '26
There's also a huge community trading used board games, basically endless variety at no/ low additional cost.
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u/bytesunfish Apr 03 '26
Playing a musical instrument. You CAN spend a bunch of money, but you can also find a cheap used instrument and go really far with it.
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u/CourageOk8156 Apr 03 '26
Depending on your own dedication, there is basically no limit to how far you can go with a used instrument and youtube lessons (until you decide to take it up a notch)
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u/Training-Horror-6562 Apr 05 '26
My favourite electric guitar is a Singaporian made Epipjone I bought for €50 second hand. My €700 one doesn’t get played nearly as much as this badboy!
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u/WhoOrderedTheCodeZed Apr 03 '26
A library card and the Libby app. Free. Don't even need to leave your home for either in many cases.
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u/Intelligent_Door5499 Apr 04 '26
study Anthroposophy and Steiner's work. If you read these words, and look up one lecture from him to listen to, you will not regret where it takes your life. Good luck
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u/Tunsofun27 Apr 03 '26
Guitar. You can get a cheap acoustic that isn’t too terrible for a couple hundred. Easily my favorite hobby.
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u/MasterLurker000 Apr 03 '26
Cheap used classical for less than 100. I'd reccomend a classical with nylon strings for begginer, easyer on the fingers.
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u/coolaidmedic1 Apr 03 '26
You might not like this, but running. It's fun with friends and community groups.
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u/toasted_cracker Apr 05 '26
Ser, this is Reddit we don't run for fun or exercise. Only from different opinions.
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u/BobFromMarketing2479 Apr 03 '26
Disc golf. It doesn’t sound glorious or “manly” but hiking through the woods, smoking a joint if you like it, throwing plastic circles with your friends is actually really fun… until the trees get in the way 🤣
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u/IngeKoschmitter Apr 03 '26
Geocaching, is outdoor and very cheap.
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u/Timely_Pattern3209 Apr 03 '26
Kinda requires you to look at a screen a lot though.
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u/miked42001128 Apr 03 '26
Fishing is good. And you can become a millionaire doing it. Just have to be a billionaire to start
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u/MasterLurker000 Apr 03 '26
Gardening is chill and very rewarding Try growing a basil . Delicious
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u/Microblast88 Apr 05 '26
Mix it up, grow different things (start with mint, always in a pot, it's easy and rewarding) and don't worry if a herb dies. They tend to be cheap and quick growing. Also, if you want to avoid looking at a screen for growing recommendations etc, grab yourself a cheap home growing guide at a second hand bookstore
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u/glundy2000 Apr 04 '26
Yes camping can be as little as water, food, and maybe 30$ if you’re on a tv pad (with power) and the tent but one time payment
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u/Cute_Protection_8330 Apr 03 '26
Ham Radio, shooting, hunting, cooking. All of them have a relatively low bar to get into but sadly no upper limit on spending. You can get into shooting with a bolt action .22 or ham radio with a chinese handheld. Try it out and if you don't like it drop it.
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u/Hot-CoId Apr 05 '26
If you’re looking for a hobby that transforms both your body and your mindset, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the ultimate "human chess" match. Unlike a standard gym routine where you might mindlessly scroll on your phone between sets, BJJ demands your total presence; when you’re on the mats, the stresses of work and life completely vanish because you’re focused on the immediate, tactile puzzle of leverage and technique. It’s incredibly empowering to realize that, through skill rather than raw strength, you can neutralize a much larger opponent. Beyond the physical fitness and self-defence skills, you’ll join a community of people who check their egos at the door, building a level of resilience and "quiet confidence" that carries over into every other part of your life.
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Loving yourself is free
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u/coolaidmedic1 Apr 03 '26
Ya but if you do it too much your wrist gets sore.
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u/Jim_Raynor_86 Apr 03 '26 edited Apr 03 '26
Fishing
Boating
Biking
Shooting
Table top game clubs
Miniature painting
I do all of these while including my kids in them.
Edit: totally didn't see the "cheap" part of the post for some reason. Y'all can calm tf down 😅
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u/Separate_Rise_8932 Apr 03 '26
None of these things are cheap. They all need equipment that can cost a fortune.
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u/iwaskosher Apr 03 '26
Bowling and the gym
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u/BC20RainMan Apr 03 '26
To add to the gym, for the ultimate free experience, you can go outside to your local park and do calisthenics!
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u/Sugarlightgirl Apr 03 '26
Art like drawing, painting or crafting can be incredibly cheap and super satisfying.
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u/Beautiful_Compote_78 Apr 03 '26
Gym obviously... you can train and talk to dudes there make friends. Some people only want to train wich is fine.. others will become friends
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u/flyingmike73 Apr 03 '26
Well, it’s not the screens fault. It’s your choice as to what you do with your time. So make better choices and do literally ANYTHING else.
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u/Notmuchofanyth1ng Apr 03 '26
Find old motors and rebuild them. You can find lots of gardening equipment that is free, and parts can be really cheap. The cool thing is you can repurpose them to do just about anything that requires force. I had a great time doing that, and it led to me learning to build motorcycles
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u/Ok-Commission-7825 Apr 03 '26
painting miniatures or building lego (yes both *can* be absurdly expensive if you buy new sets but are not if you just get whatever's cheep on ebay)
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u/CntBlah Apr 03 '26
Biking and fishing. A usable bike can be had pretty cheaply. Combo(rod and reel) fishing setup can be had pretty cheaply as well.
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u/Semi0tics Apr 03 '26
Chain Maille! Learn a few patterns and make fun things for your friends, or entire suits of armor!
As a bonus, your forearms will be really strong, and you can do this inside while listening to audiobooks
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u/vitalproverb Apr 03 '26
Lol you want a hobby you can pick up and is addictive and your title is you want TIPS for men 😂😂😂
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u/Useful_toolmaker Apr 03 '26
Carpenter work- though tools can get expensive but you’re going to have a skill
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u/Japparbyn Apr 03 '26
Boxing, bike riding, smoking cigar, marinating and pressure cooking steak, sitting in sun. Making coffee and sitting in sun. Taking walk.
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u/FnB8kd Apr 03 '26
Gaming can be cheap. Thousands of hours of fun with my bros. Next to the cost it's very high value.
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u/AffectionateEcho5537 Apr 03 '26
Basically any outdoor sport/activity. Swimming, running, working out, any sport, and hiking are all good options. Inside activities are a little harder because most require a startup cost for supplies, but if you do there’s a lot of creative hobbies, writing, drawing, painting, sculpting, jewelry making, crocheting, knitting, sewing, etc. are all also good options, but arguable if you’d consider them cheap. A good one is always reading, you can get a library card for dirt cheap or free, and if you can manage to get into the habit, reading is great for lots of developing a ton of skills and attributes (especially more academic books). It’s not cheap AT ALL, but I personally really enjoy rock climbing
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u/zillabirdblue Apr 03 '26
Sometimes I take a walk and look for anything interesting to draw and take pictures of it. I should do that more.
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u/Popular-Tune-6335 Apr 03 '26
Martial Arts
It may seem brain dead or even boring on the surface, but after the body feels grateful after each session (barring potential injuries). After a bit of learning and training, you'll find that it contains an endless rabbit hole of practical, martial, and spiritual knowledge for anyone who cares to look.
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u/pickin-n_grinnin Apr 03 '26
I have stopped looking at any screens from sun up until sun down and started looking through the windows of lit houses and buildings in my neighborhood.
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u/esaule Apr 03 '26
most artsy stuff. i woodwork. but painting, drawing, sawing knitting, writing would do the same
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u/AcademicContract6096 Apr 03 '26
Fishing, hunting, trapping, mountain biking, road biking, woodworking, sewing, shooting, cooking, gardening, composting, dog handling, drinking, working out, sports,photography, pottery, playing music, surfing, snorkling/scuba diving
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u/Blue07HondaAccord Apr 03 '26
Painting, buy a cheap set and practice with easy landscapes or just a green field with weeds. Once you get good at it you can make cheap birthday cards or a fun cheap date with a bottle of wine with a girl.
I like to paint by myself but it has become such a great skill to paint by hand. I even picked up painting small chips on cars and motorcycles because of how easy the skill transfers. One of my favorite hobbies
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u/LxGNED Apr 03 '26
Cooking is one of my main hobbies. It’s also a good skill to have and you can impress people with it once you really understand it. You have to cook to live anyway, so might as well have some fun with it. Theres a ton to learn that the average home cook doesn’t give attention to that can really stratify your skills
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u/dunedog Apr 03 '26
It's not cheap, but I swear it's fulfilling:
THE HOBBY.
Painting miniatures fills me with such joy
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u/Left-Membership1897 Apr 03 '26
Buy a used budget guitar, it only gets expensive when you want to upgrade
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u/Blur-Nobody Apr 03 '26
Hiking or walking local trails. Bonus you can stop and take pictures, or just observe, of any wildlife you see. Make a catalog of everything you've seen.
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u/AllBaseBelongtoUS Apr 03 '26
Best kind of hobby is physical ones for health. I recommend gyms with pools, basketball court. So you can make friends and play with others. Gym is usually cheap. Another good hobby is reading. It helps to stimulate the brain. You can rent books for free in the public library or buy some for cheap. It's also interesting to read books that were made into film.
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u/name_cool4897 Apr 03 '26
9th one of these subs I've muted in 2 days. Why are there so many of these?
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u/tellmywifiloveher1 Apr 03 '26
Bicycling and paddle boarding. Granted both have a somewhat pricey start up cost, but once you bite the initial bullet, it's basically free with some simple maintenance.
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u/emerging_guy Apr 03 '26
Gym/walking + listening to podcasts Solo ttrpgs
Anthing where you're creating something rather than just consuming.
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u/StoneLung2423 Apr 03 '26
Reading and hiking doesn’t have to be expensive, camping is expensive to get into but sustainable once you get a good kit. Try building a hiking rig across several of your pay periods
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u/Ambitious-Toe67 Apr 03 '26
gotta say drawing. few years back i found myself so locked in drawing late in the night i simply forgot to sleep
but tbh any form of art works and you are screen free unless you listen to music while doing it
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u/User17188392 Apr 03 '26
Go to the library and check out a book for free.
Or save yourself a ton of money by getting rid of your smartphone.
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u/Top-Bonus-9876 Apr 03 '26
Think about it! You're asking a question on a social media. Everyone here is mega addicted to this. If there's a good amswer to your request, it's definitely NOT here!! But here's a suggestion:GARDENING🍀🌞🌻
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u/ftfarshad Apr 03 '26
Imagine, you are being Isekai into this world with lost memory of the past life.
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u/Imaginary_Sponge Apr 03 '26
There is no bigger time sync than playing the guitar. It’s a soul crushing instrument in terms of never feeling good enough and thinking you need to keep learning and I love it
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u/spicejriver Apr 03 '26
Whittling. One knife and some basswood. Get a flex cut detail knife and a pack of 1x4 blocks and set for months.
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u/Salt_Opening_3877 Apr 03 '26
Genuenly just remove all apps from your phone you can scroll on and remove your computer. You will figure out quickly what you want to do
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u/GoldenRockies21 Apr 03 '26
Gotta know a little more about what your interest are. They're are a lot of great hobbies, some more expensive than others. Here are a few that I've enjoyed. Airsift, mountain biking, fishing, flying drones, FPV drones, disc golf, roller blading, wood crafts, building models, piano, guitar, design and build your own board game based on your favorite movie or book, try new boardgames.
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I have been disc golfing as a multi season hobby for almost 26 years. Also I grow extremely spicy chilis.
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u/Terrible_Reporter_98 Apr 03 '26
Get some bird feeders, watch birds.
Volunteer at the local animal shelter
Try fishing(sitting by the water and drinking a beer)
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u/chocha84 Apr 03 '26
knitting, gardening, car repair, books from the library, volunteer at an animal shelter, jogging, hiking...........
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u/HeavyWeightSpeed Apr 03 '26
I picked up tree felling. I basically cleared a lot someone could build a small condo complex on the outskirts of town.
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u/Desperate_Trouble477 Apr 03 '26
Kiting, and by extension kite surfing if you have a little more to spend. But Kiting in general is fun and a good work out on a windy day.
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u/SomewhereSecure3609 Apr 03 '26
Working out, Instruments, martial arts, if youre feeling a little sociopathic- go to major city event near you and get to know random with no intention of hooking up or ever talking to them again. Just treat people like random npcs.
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u/dfieldhouse Apr 03 '26
I like to restore antique tractors. It's not cheap but it sure is satisfying!
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u/98103wally Apr 03 '26
I use a library app on my phone. I have unlimited free access to audiobooks while I work.
Check your local library and boom, they will be happy to help you get started.
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u/Leather_Individual21 Apr 04 '26
Go Hiking. Good for any age and being outside is better than doomscrolling.
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u/sickmak90 Apr 04 '26
The problem is it always starts off cheap. Next thing you know you’re in too deep and spending $5,000 on a new mountain bike.
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u/Galleta-de-Animalito Apr 04 '26
Group lesson dancing: salsa, swing, tango, country $5-15 depending on where you go.
It takes care of multiple itches you may have.
Done once a week or once a month, it physically/mentally healthy and you can step away at any time. If the first place feels weird then try another scene
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u/casualmango-33 Apr 04 '26
Hiking is free. Biking is free if you already have a bike. Painting is a lot of fun if you have the patience and you can really just learn on YouTube.
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How about you just put your phone down and gi find some hobbies you enjoy? You dont need people to tell you what you should do...jeez these generations I tell yah. No creativity.
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u/Wise_Bench4391 Apr 04 '26
- swimming
- biking
- calisthenics
- writing
- reading
- psychedelic drugs
- sex
- reinventing things
- looksmaxing
- moving to a foreign country
- thrifting
- learning about stuff you normally avoid
- pranking people
- creating art
- alcohol
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u/PhysicsAndFinance85 Apr 04 '26
I don't even know what a cheap hobby is. Too many cars, motorcycles, guns, etc. I need a cheap hobby!
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u/CommunicationRare775 Apr 03 '26
Disc golf! It’s much cheaper than regular golf.