Don't hate the player, hate the game

Don't blame the person for finding out a way to beat the system , blame the system for being beatable

Person 1: WAIT, WHAT!? HE'S NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT! IT'S NOT FAIR!
Person 2:Well it doesn't say you can't do that.
Person 1:But it's not fair
Person 2: Don't hate the player, hate the game

Don't hate the player, hate the game by 6Nice. October 3, 2020

Don't hate the player hate the game 

Another way of saying don't blame me; this is how the system works.

Don't hate the player hate the game ... Or society made me do it, or the system is flawed and I've figured out how to work it, or everyone else is cheating too, or I hope I don't go to prison.

Don't hate the player hate the game by halmonkey May 2, 2013

Don't hate the player, hate the game. 

Ex 1:
If the game is forced on the individuals required to "play" it... Such as war or an area in conflict etc. Using tactics to win or survive may not always be fair or morally right. In this instance, hating the player is useless and the quotes logic seems to ring true. This also covers situations where the rules say you can do certain things, the rules are followed and the other players just don't like that you are able or competent at taking advantage of and succeeding at the game.
However...
Ex 2:
If the game is not forced, there is no situation requiring life threatening survival choices or there was not agreement to start a game with certain parameters .. This saying is used to absolve someone of the act of wrong doing to another by convincing either or both the perpetrator and victim that there was no other choice. Fairness, rules , laws and social norms seem to get lumped into this version of the definition and it's implied that the victim is wrong for holding the perpetrator responsible for their actions. More specifically, calling life a game and using this quote to avoid responsibility for being unfair, deceitful or cheating on purpose and existing outside laws, rules and social norms.

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Ex 1:
We were at war, I did what I had to do. Don't hate me, hate that our country had to go to war.

Ex 2:
We work in an office with no cameras and loose rules on handling theft. Don't hold me responsible for stealing your things, hate the office for letting me get away with it.

Don't hate the player, hate the game. by Autolysis May 8, 2015

player-hate 

to hate a player

dont player-hate on me, player-hate on somebody else

player-hate by j-rob mad fresh April 9, 2010

player hate 

An all-encompassing affront on the lifestyle of the person to whom the hate is directed. Broader in scope, yet more specific than simply the term "hate". Most often used as a verb.

Please do not player hate.

Pacman Jones is the most player-hated person in the NFL.

Whilst attending a danceteria, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson player-hated upon Ja Rule for over five hours.

player hate by OffBdwy April 4, 2009

Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game

Something a cunt says to justify cunty behavior.

John: "I fucked your girl."
Dill: "What the Fuck?"
John: "Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game."

Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game by Santa's Brother May 3, 2018

Don't hate the player hate the game 

If someone (the player) is good at something (the game), don't hate them for it, hate the thing they are good at, because you arent good at or even in the game.

The word player used in this sentence can be confused with the sexual definition of a player.

Person beaten in basketball: "get the fuck out of here with that bullshit"

Winner: "don't hate the player hate the game"

Don't hate the player hate the game by The Mother Fuckin' King November 2, 2016