In Copycat, the concept is quite fun: taking bits and pieces from well-known games and blending them to create something new! You step into the shoes of an ambitious politician, striving to accumulate enough money and influence to become the next president. But, of course, no one gets there alone, so you'll need the help of others to climb the ladder. The game kicks off with an initial deck of ten cards, with seven of them being 'fatherly friends' that grant you money and three that provide influence points (your VPs).<br><br>Each round, you draw five cards from your deck and use one of them to determine turn order, a Dutch auction that makes you think on your feet. Then, it's time to allocate your workers to various government building offices. There, you can purchase new cards, gain more influence, or perform other strategic actions. Each round, an extra action space appears, expanding your options and intensifying the competition. On the game board, there's a row of cards available for purchase, which are refilled from a deck divided into four different 'Ages,' ensuring the market is always evolving. The last cards in this deck are the coveted Doctoral degrees, which you can buy with your money and are worth one victory point for each unit of money spent. The presidential race ends when all Doctoral degrees are bought or when a player reaches 95 or more victory points. It's a game that blends deck-building, worker placement, and a touch of auction, all with a clever political theme!