Lie, Cheat & Steal is a political simulation in which the players are trying to be elected to public office. Unlike most political simulations, which are based on how elections are supposed to be run, Lie, Cheat & Steal uses the true political methods of vote buying, libel and under the table deals to advance to office.
Players start with $50,000 and collect another $20,000 every time they pass Start. Each turn, they may use their cash to buy votes (up to 20 a turn at $1,000 a vote). They may also get votes by accusing other players of fraud or other crimes (true or not). They may lose votes by being accused in turn or by falsely accusing another player who manages to defend themselves. Players may also promise favors to various groups in exchange for votes (Intellectuals - 5 votes, the Underworld - 10 votes, Big Business - 20 votes, Organized Labor - 100 votes).
To raise additional cash players can drop out of politics for a while and enter private business. Or, they can enter local politics in order to build up their reputations. Finally, they can find themselves subpoenaed to appear on the federal witness stand as a result of a Senate investigation.
Let's face it; we all think politics really works this way, don't we? Buying votes, soliciting favor from various factions, calling Senate investigations on your opponents whenever they get too far ahead of you... Sound familiar? This is the perfect game for the political cynic.
9 comments on Lie, Cheat & Steal:
I am trying to find a copy to purchase.
How can I find this game in a store?
Try ebay-there are some there now!
Check the FAQs and Links links in the left sidebar for a list of places where you can find older games on-line.
I haven't laughed so much while playing a board game than at this one!! OMG!!!
Amazon has copies from time to time!
This game never grows old. I played one found at Goodwill and liked it so much I bought one off ebay for $7. One of the best investments I've ever made.
this game pwns
Noble Knight games has an online shop and has a few in stock for a coupla bucks