Best genre to introduce someone to gaming, poll and topic

[Lord_Santa]

the only game my mother likes and even has remotely fun whilst playing is Duckhunt for the NES

it's (as been stated) simple "point'n'shoot" and the rules are simple enough for anyone to understand

besides the dog pisses just about anyone off and gives an extra push to keep on trying 'til you get better scores

my father and I used to enjoy boxing and pong on the Atari, so I'd say that those games are also well worth the trouble