play games

child's play

Something particularly easy or simple.

fun and games

Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.

go play in the traffic

To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.

grandstand play

A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.

hold-up play

A play where an attacker retains possession of the ball, while the teammates can move up the field.

number games

A numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired result (usually misleading).

play a part

To be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor.

play a role

To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.