Are board games a good idea? Maybe this is your one time a year to bust out monopoly, the family is all there and you are ready to school grandma on how this game worksâĻ.and then you lose. You lose it all. You lose worse than your little brother whoâs only 12. Then you are mad. Thereâs a question around board games and if they are really good for you and the family or if they are just going to leave people with hurt feelings. Whatâs your plan? Board games yes or no? Read the story HERE!