A good board game or traditional role playing game involves human beings getting together in one place, interacting socially and having a good time. Snacks, soda and/or beer may be involved.
Sometimes little actual gaming occurs since everone is having a good time chatting. Other times lots of action takes place.
Do you get the immediate push button gratification you get with a video game? No. Do you have a hell of a lotta fun with your friends? Yeah.
Good stuff. Next thing you know you get invited to parties and things like that.