Games People Play

Interesting Facts

• The book introduced the term «games» to describe repetitive behavior patterns in interpersonal relationships.
• Eric Berne developed the concept of transactional analysis, which became the foundation for his theories on human behavior.
• The book describes various types of games people play in everyday life, such as «Why Don't You... Yes, But», «See What You Made Me Do», and «If It Weren't For You».
• Berne identifies three ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child, which influence our interactions with others.
• The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's games and roles to improve the quality of life and interpersonal relationships.
• Eric Berne uses the concept of «strokes» to describe units of recognition that people exchange with each other.
• The book became a bestseller and had a significant impact on psychology and psychotherapy, as well as popular culture.