Easy instructions, simple game play, while being fun and quick to play with a group (under the influence or not!)
Mind bending games that work the brain centered around words/ letters/ clues
Games that involve thought, planning, puzzles, and finding ways to get ahead!
Games where all (or most) players work together to solve a problem or get to a common goal
Games where the board/city/ town constructed before your eyes during game play
Games that rely heavily on random chance, dice, etc
Games where you don't know who's on your team/ the killer/ the enemy etc