Games People Play revolutionised our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. We play games all the time–sexual games, marital games, power games with our bosses, and competitive games with our friends. Detailing status contests like the lethal couples combat like “If It Weren’t For You” and “Uproar,” to flirtation favourites like “The Stocking Game” and “Let’s You and Him Fight,” Dr. Berne exposes the secret ploys and unconscious manoeuvres that rule our intimate lives.