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Liar Game (2007)
Akiyama vs various other oponents.
I have yet to see One Outs, from the same author, that seems to be similar.
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Death Note (2006)
L vs Light
I have to read Platinum's End, from the same author, that, having a sinopsis similar to Mirai Nikki's, probably has the trope.
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Reinhard von Lohengramm vs Yang Wenli
I wonder if I should put Arslan Senki, from the same author, here, but Narsus doesn't have any real opponent to wits-battle with.
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Game of Thrones (2011)
A lot of games using strategy between the various players on the game that names the TV show and the first book.
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Scandal (2012)
It has some, involving various players, like Olivia, Mellie, Cyrus and Rowan, it becomes quite unpredictable.
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How to Get Away with Murder (2014)
The court trials are this. Sometimes it happens out of court too.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000)
Yami Yugi vs various oponents.
It's a version of the trope for kids.
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These are cat and mouse games. It's when two or more clever people use their minds against each other. From what I can see, it's much more common in japanese media.
I have to mention it is only battle of wits with at least two very clever individuals. If only one person is very clever, it can't be that trope.
I have to mention it is only battle of wits with at least two very clever individuals. If only one person is very clever, it can't be that trope.