SEED GAME#29411 BGG all-time

Lie, Cheat & Steal(1971)

★ 5.3 BGG2–6 players90 minWeight 1.48
Betting and BluffingNegotiation

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Looking for games like Lie, Cheat & Steal? It's quick to teach and quick to play, easy to get to the table on any night — built on deals, bluffs, and shifting alliances around the table. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.

How ISO scores this list:Mechanic overlap 45%·Complexity proximity 35%·Player-count fit 20%·BGG quality multiplier applied

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★ 7.02–6 players45 minWeight 1.6
ISO Match
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★ 7.45–99 playersWeight 1.1
ISO Match
61/100

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Wits & Wagers Party(2012)

★ 6.94–18 playersWeight 1.1
ISO Match
61/100

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★ 6.93–10 playersWeight 1.1
ISO Match
61/100

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