Games
The Rules That Make a Parlour Game Feel Fair
The rules that make a parlour game feel fair give everyone clear turns, shared information and a useful ending without…
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Browse Modern Leisure Journal for pieces about games, creative pursuits, clubs, pastimes and the changing culture of free time.
Creative Pursuits
Solo, Class or Club: Three Ways to Learn a Craft
Compare learning a craft alone, in a class or through a club to find the pace, feedback and social rhythm that suit…
Leisure History
When Hobbies Became a Way to Spend Free Time
When hobbies became a way to spend free time, activities gained a more personal meaning. See how the word changed and…
Pastimes
The Collection That Stops Being Fun
A collection need not be complete to feel satisfying. Set personal rules for choosing, displaying and pausing objects…
Clubs
A First Evening at a New Club: How to Make the Visit Low-Pressure
A first evening at a new club is easier with a simple plan: observe the format, ask one practical question and decide…