Contrary to the flow of the game.
play both sides against the middle
To manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the …
take the game to
To use attacking tactics against.
play one against another
To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way …
against the grain
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from w…
play for love
To play a game of cards without stakes.
game out
To run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain d…