I'm 100% sure my dad believed then and would defend now that it was just a game. Games aren't fun when you don't know someone's playing with you and you're try

I'm 100% sure my dad believed then and would defend now that it was just a game. Games aren't fun when you don't know someone's playing with you and you're trying to be serious. YMMV, and I hope it does. I'm just providing the anecdote that I'm not in touch with my dad anymore, and dishonesty that at least looked a lot like what you're describing is a significant part of the reason.