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Games like Apples to Apples, Cards Against Humanity, etc. teach us that the "best" options are often passed over in favor of the hilarious or absurd.
Jenga teaches that it doesn't matter how well you do something, as long as someone else screws up worse than you.
Secret Hitler demonstrates what's happening in US politics.
And Settlers of Catan teaches us that, just like in real life, no one at the dinner table wants to buy your sheep.
I legit think that Secret Hitler should be a required part of high school government classes. It so perfectly demonstrates the risks of both government action and inaction.
You can pass a law with the best of intentions, trying to root out dangerous elements but those same laws can be turned against you. Think about what your worst enemy could do with a given law before you demand its passage.