The true test of a player comes when it is time to sit and make deals. I once played a monopoly game that, once the properties had all been sold, took the players about 2 hours to do nothing but negotiate a deal. Poker is probably my favorite game. Sure, there is some luck, but I will play any novice in poker in order to prove to them just how little luck has to do with winning. Winning in poker is a triumph of psychology.
Poker is the art of the bet, combined with smooth talking and high emotions.
Other games I play that I enjoy include Scrabble, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Hearts, and Risk.