Might result in less sales, actually. There are a number of games I purchased after I “trialed” them first.
A lot of people will call BS on that, because to some people it seems impossible that someone will buy a game they already pirated, but that’s how I’ve always done it. Play a couple levels, see if I like it. Then…

It’s ok, when the elf-having kids age a little more and find out it’s all a lie, they will feel betrayal and confusion towards their parents. The non-elf having (or non-santa pushing) families will not, at least not for that reason.