Influential families in a woefully corrupt city-state are trying to manipulate, bluff and bribe their way into power. Each family has influence over two city leaders, who can defend certain illegal actions in court if they are challenged. However, nobody knows where each family's true influence lies, and incorrectly challenging a family's actions could cause you to lose influence, opening the way for anyone to get away with anything. Whether a family loses all their influence, are assassinated, or a Coup is launched against them, only one family will survive.