Board Game Clone?

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Xyle

So I wrote a multiplayer game that represents a board game very close. How can I find out if I have violated any copyright issues? Do I need to contact a lawyer and pay them to investigate? Do I contact the company that made the original board game and ask them? Do I just release it and when they send me a cease and decist order, I discontinue the distribution of it?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you.