The Alan Parsons Project - Games People Play (official Video) Here

Released in 1980 as part of the concept album , the official video for "Games People Play" serves as a striking visual extension of the album's core themes: gambling, risk, and the psychological "games" that define human relationships. Narrative and Psychological Themes

Alan Parsons himself appears at the mixing desk, emphasizing his role as the "architect" and producer, while Eric Woolfson is seen on keyboards. Released in 1980 as part of the concept

The title was directly inspired by psychiatrist Eric Berne’s 1964 book, Games People Play , which explores the subconscious strategies people use to manipulate others to get what they want. Games People Play

True to the Project’s reputation for high-fidelity production, the song utilized a —a custom-built instrument similar to a Mellotron that used tape loops to play back samples. This contributed to the "lush sound" and distinctive keyboard hook that propelled the song to #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released in 1980 as part of the concept