US Politics | Most Brits admit to cheating while playing board games with family at Christmas
Nearly six in 10 adults admit to 'bending the rules' or even sabotage when playing board games with their family at Christmas \- but rarely get away with it. A poll of 2,000 adults, who celebrate the season, found of those who are less than honest with how they play, two thirds have been caught red-handed. 
SWNSSam Thompson and Zara McDermott photographed playing new Scrabble Trap Tiles, London, 25th October 2022 '/ ' Underhand tactics commonly deployed include hiding pieces, stealing someone's turn and peeking at another player's tiles or cards. More than half (52 per cent) have a competitive streak when playing against their loved ones, while 45 per cent admitted they are guilty of trying to win by any means possible. But when things don't go their way, 50 per cent have ...rage quit', and 43 per cent of these are adamant their actions were justified. Throughout the festive period, 46 per cent recognise there will be at least one row over a board game. The research was commissioned by Mattel to launch the new Scrabble Trap Tiles edition, and saw Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott show what can happen when sabotage is at play. Sam Thompson said: "Anybody who knows me, knows I love winding people up. ...But what most people don't know is that I'm the ultimate games night saboteur, loving nothing more than using my brains, wit and a few underhand tactics to win." Kelly Philp, from Mattel UK, said: "Playing games at Christmas is a much-loved tradition \- and it's interesting to see how many surprising traits come out the woodwork in gameplay, from sabotaging to cheating. Most read in News THANKSGIVING MASSACRE Seven shot dead in Walmart after 'store manager opened fire' EERIE FIND Dark twist emerges after 'skinned dog' found nearby where students were murdered WILD TWIST Brian Laundrie's parents suffer setback in suit with Gabby Petito's parents HUNT FOR A KILLER Gruesome place 'debris could be found' to solve 4 Idaho students' murders WORKING ALONE? Delphi murder suspect 'may not be only person involved in death of 2 teens' FIRE TRAGEDY Horror moment blaze engulfs factory killing 38 as 250 firefighters tackle fire "Whatever your favourite way to play, board games are an integral part of festive celebrations, and this is such a brilliant way to bring the entire family together \- and no matter who wins or loses, a good time is always guaranteed." The research also found 44 per cent admitted to trying to sabotage a board games night by pretending to have a worse hand than they do, feigning to know a word that might not exist and deliberately stalling. And 35 per cent appear to be less skilled at the game than they actually are. The gamers were asked about what their best skills are \- with many claiming to be a strategist and having the nous to make the right move at the right times. While others believe their patience gives them the edge, and many think it is because they are somewhat of a wordsmith. Nearly half (45 per cent) don't think Christmas wouldn't be complete without a family row over a board game \- with husbands and wives the most likely to clash, followed by confrontations with brothers and daughters. TOP UNDERHANDED TACTICS USED WHEN PLAYING BOARD GAMES 1. Pretending to be less skilled/knowledgeable than you are 2. Pretending you have a worse play or hand than you do 3. Pretending you know a word that may not exist 4. Peeking at another player's tiles/cards 5. Blocking your opponent 6. Hiding pieces of the game 7. Stealing someone's turn 8. 'Forgetting' the rules 9. Stalling 10. Deliberately miscalculating points But the road to victory is paved with deceit, as 57 per cent have caught someone cheating. While claiming the family bragging rights is the aim of the game for 42 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll. Overall, families will sit down to play an average of four board games over the festive period, and 57 per cent said it is a family tradition. For 27 per cent, they are creatures of habit and will play the same board games each year, while 31 per cent will play a mixture of new titles and old favourites. Read More on The Sun 
GONG GLAM Celebs out in force for The Sun's Who Cares Wins as host Davina McCall stuns Kelly Philp, from Mattel UK, added: "Seeing how much Brits love to mix up games night means no game is ever the same, and seeing the hilarious tactics game fans create has been illuminating. "The Scrabble Trap Tiles edition is an all-new way to play the classic game \- but this time, we are giving fans all the tools they need to sabotage their opponents by stealing points, tiles or even the game."
SWNSSam Thompson and Zara McDermott photographed playing new Scrabble Trap Tiles, London, 25th October 2022 '/ ' Underhand tactics commonly deployed include hiding pieces, stealing someone's turn and peeking at another player's tiles or cards. More than half (52 per cent) have a competitive streak when playing against their loved ones, while 45 per cent admitted they are guilty of trying to win by any means possible. But when things don't go their way, 50 per cent have ...rage quit', and 43 per cent of these are adamant their actions were justified. Throughout the festive period, 46 per cent recognise there will be at least one row over a board game. The research was commissioned by Mattel to launch the new Scrabble Trap Tiles edition, and saw Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott show what can happen when sabotage is at play. Sam Thompson said: "Anybody who knows me, knows I love winding people up. ...But what most people don't know is that I'm the ultimate games night saboteur, loving nothing more than using my brains, wit and a few underhand tactics to win." Kelly Philp, from Mattel UK, said: "Playing games at Christmas is a much-loved tradition \- and it's interesting to see how many surprising traits come out the woodwork in gameplay, from sabotaging to cheating. Most read in News THANKSGIVING MASSACRE Seven shot dead in Walmart after 'store manager opened fire' EERIE FIND Dark twist emerges after 'skinned dog' found nearby where students were murdered WILD TWIST Brian Laundrie's parents suffer setback in suit with Gabby Petito's parents HUNT FOR A KILLER Gruesome place 'debris could be found' to solve 4 Idaho students' murders WORKING ALONE? Delphi murder suspect 'may not be only person involved in death of 2 teens' FIRE TRAGEDY Horror moment blaze engulfs factory killing 38 as 250 firefighters tackle fire "Whatever your favourite way to play, board games are an integral part of festive celebrations, and this is such a brilliant way to bring the entire family together \- and no matter who wins or loses, a good time is always guaranteed." The research also found 44 per cent admitted to trying to sabotage a board games night by pretending to have a worse hand than they do, feigning to know a word that might not exist and deliberately stalling. And 35 per cent appear to be less skilled at the game than they actually are. The gamers were asked about what their best skills are \- with many claiming to be a strategist and having the nous to make the right move at the right times. While others believe their patience gives them the edge, and many think it is because they are somewhat of a wordsmith. Nearly half (45 per cent) don't think Christmas wouldn't be complete without a family row over a board game \- with husbands and wives the most likely to clash, followed by confrontations with brothers and daughters. TOP UNDERHANDED TACTICS USED WHEN PLAYING BOARD GAMES 1. Pretending to be less skilled/knowledgeable than you are 2. Pretending you have a worse play or hand than you do 3. Pretending you know a word that may not exist 4. Peeking at another player's tiles/cards 5. Blocking your opponent 6. Hiding pieces of the game 7. Stealing someone's turn 8. 'Forgetting' the rules 9. Stalling 10. Deliberately miscalculating points But the road to victory is paved with deceit, as 57 per cent have caught someone cheating. While claiming the family bragging rights is the aim of the game for 42 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll. Overall, families will sit down to play an average of four board games over the festive period, and 57 per cent said it is a family tradition. For 27 per cent, they are creatures of habit and will play the same board games each year, while 31 per cent will play a mixture of new titles and old favourites. Read More on The Sun GONG GLAM Celebs out in force for The Sun's Who Cares Wins as host Davina McCall stuns Kelly Philp, from Mattel UK, added: "Seeing how much Brits love to mix up games night means no game is ever the same, and seeing the hilarious tactics game fans create has been illuminating. "The Scrabble Trap Tiles edition is an all-new way to play the classic game \- but this time, we are giving fans all the tools they need to sabotage their opponents by stealing points, tiles or even the game."
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