Dune! It's a beloved property that has been made into multiple board games, with more on the way thanks to the popularity of the newest Dune film.  What about the Dune story makes it fit for game design, and how have different games interpreted the property differently?

Games we played:
So Clover! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

Games we discussed:
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 1979
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 2019
Dune: Imperium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune: House Secrets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek