'Monopoly: Cheaters Edition' was made for all you con artists out there

Winners sometimes cheat.
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Sometimes Monopoly gets frustrating and you can't help but take part in a little bit of cheating to get ahead. Of course, that's against the rules and can result in some pretty vicious arguments.

Now, the makers of the game are rewarding cheaters with Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, a new spin on the classic version that actually mirrors real life a bit more with new additions like identity theft and the ability to secretly short change your fellow players. The new board game was revealed by Insider Tuesday.

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The original Monopoly sees players pursue a very capitalist victory, by buying up properties and charging passersby fees when they stop on their blocks, while trying to avoid bankruptcy. (Although it was initially designed as a very different, anti-capitalist kind of game).

Monopoly: Cheaters Edition works in a similar way to the classic version most people know, but also encourages players to try to get away with things like stealing money from the bank or moving another player's token.

If you get away with your evil deed you get a reward, but if you're caught you may have to pay up or go to jail and wear an actual handcuff (which is attached to the game board).

Here is a look at some of the suggested cheat cards, which players can try to complete throughout the game:

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One of the other major changes is that there is no dedicated banker player — each player becomes the banker on their turn, so stealing money is a bit more feasible in the Cheaters Edition.

Monopoly: Cheaters Edition is available now for $19.99.

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Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck

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