Art is at its best when it presents questions. If our games declare random winners, or can be played perfectly to a predictable conclusion, they have stated a definite answer about strategy, and lack room for further investigation, which is distasteful to enthusiasts.<p>That said, games also say something about the societies that play them. Monopoly&#x27;s popularity in spite of its unfairness speaks to that. Playing it, and winning, reinforces a certain fantasy about becoming a property owner. The casual player believes: &quot;This is how life works.&quot;