Daes Dae'mar is a phrase in the Old Tongue which translates to The Great Game, but is more commonly known as The Game Of Houses. It refers to the political and social maneuvering employed by the nobility of various nations to gain status or wealth, or to cause the downfall of others they dislike. It has been stated that the best way to put players of the Great Game off balance, is to be honest, since no-one expects you to be. This has been the case with both Rand and Perrin. Rand and Perrin have often expressed their dislike of Daes Dae'mar, though Rand has become skilled in it recently.