1 general:: Phrase(s): play games (with someone) Fig. to use clever strategies against someone. • Come on! Stop playing games with me. Let’s talk this over.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
2 general:: Be evasive or deceptive, as in Don't play games with me? I want an honest answer. Also see PLAY THE GAME.
American Heritage Idioms