"First we're born, then we die. And there's a whole lotta time to kill in between." This is the basis for Transactional Analysis. How do we "kill the time?" Psychological mind games are habitual patterns and methods of structuring time and obtaining Strokes. Psychological Games are interpersonal time structuring options sandwiched in between the safer, more superficial option and the riskier, more candid option of Authentic Intimacy.