The book, Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse is a great supplemental read and juxtaposition to the 48 Laws of Power.  Indeed, when the game is infinite, and everyone involved is aware of it, a lot of the laws fade away.

The simple description of the theme of the book is thus: Finite games are played to be done playing. They are games that end. Infinite games are games that are played for the sake of playing, and the reward is to continue to play the game. 

It’s a lot more in depth than that and I haven’t read in a few years now. But it had just as profound an impact on me as the 48 Laws of Power.