con game (noun)

1. The painting depicted a group of people engaged in a con game, highlighting the deceit and manipulation involved.

2. In the futuristic world of the novel, advanced technology was often used in elaborate con games to deceive unsuspecting individuals.

3. The casino's interior design was carefully crafted to create an atmosphere that would distract players and make them more vulnerable to falling for a con game.

4. As the couple sat at the café, they reminisced about how they had first met during a high-stakes con game, realizing that their love had triumphed over the deception.