Dominating in laws

[OrlaKc]

My in laws insist on playing very difficult Q&A style quizzes whenever the family gets together. I now dread meeting up because of it. I've tried changing their focus and my hubby suggested we do something else but it always ends up with me looking bad or feeling pressured or playing anyway (badly!). We will be there for Christmas this year (not optional) and they are going to insist after dinner that we play at the table. What can I do? Offering to do the dishes isn't an option either unfortunately as my in laws will insist we play.
Thanks

You're and adult, they don't get to insist.

Take a book, start reading and 'grey rock' any contact.

I hate it when people don't realise family traditions change as people marry etc.

Buy them a game of chance for Christmas and insist on playing it after dinner

Sorry, I see this has been suggested already. But if it's the type of game that's the issue then worth a shot. Your thread title calls them "dominating", is this the case in other areas of life or just about this game? As for them it may be a very happy reminder of childhood games, and they may not know you are genuinely unhappy over it.

Could you offer to read the questions out? Be the drinks host?
Pair up with dh?
As an adult op you really don't have to do anything you don't want to you know!

My in laws do this too! Sometimes I’m up for it but others I’m not. Don’t make excuses as it’s very obvious that you’re just trying to get out of the game. Just say no. “No, I don’t fancy it but you guys go ahead. I’ll pour myself a glass of wine and watch.” Stay firm. When you’ve successfully said no once then you’ll have less bother from them in the future.

Take cards against humanity with you for a change of game

Suggest "teams" if you really feel you can't refuse