some of the electronic games are pretty cool. They have the same ruleset as D&D and are fun to play if you like RPG's. I prefer the mmorg's. They allow you more freedom to do what you want, and play with who you want. But the computer versions dont have the same feel as getting together with your friends and BS'ing for 4 hours while your drinking, than maybe a couple hours playing.
Now, gaming is mostly a family affair as my wife and 2 kids play with a friend and his 2 kids. Kids ages are 13, 14,14,16. It definetly qualifies as family time, and the kids love it just we did when we were 14....