Games People Play

Games People Play gives you the keys to unlock the minds of others - and yourself. You'll become more honest, more effective and a true team player.

We all play games. The nature of these games depends on both the situation and on who we meet. This book is about the games we play: those patterns of behaviour that reveal hidden feelings and emotions. It shows the underlying motivations behind our relationships and gives you the keys to unlock the psychology of others - and yourself.

OVER FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

‘The canonical text on games in social contexts’ Emmett Shear, Former CEO of Twitch, and OpenAI

If you’re only going to read one psychology book in your life, read this one

Widely recognised as the most original and influential psychology book of our time, Games People Play has helped millions of people better understand basic social interactions and relationships.
We play games all the time; relationship games; power games with our bosses and competitive games with our friends.

In this book, Berne reveals the secret ploys and manoeuvres that rule our lives and how to combat them. Giving you the keys to unlock the psychology of others and yourself, this classic, entertaining and life-changing book will open up the door to honest communication and teach you how to get the most out of life.