Game theory is a fundamental concept in strategic decision-making, widely applied in video games to simulate competitive scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of its key uses:

🎮 Core Applications

  • Nash Equilibrium: Players reach a stable state where no one can benefit by changing their strategy unilaterally.
    Nash_Equilibrium
  • Prisoner’s Dilemma: A classic example of conflicting individual and collective interests.
    Prisoner_s_Dilemma
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors: A simple zero-sum game demonstrating strategic unpredictability.
    Rock_Paper_Scissors

🌍 Real-World Game Design

  • Multiplayer Mechanics: AI opponents use game theory to adapt to player behavior.
  • Economic Systems: Resource allocation in games like EVE Online mirrors博弈论 models.
  • Political Strategy: Diplomacy and alliances in Civilization series reflect game theory principles.
    Political_Diplomacy

📚 Further Reading

For deeper analysis, check our strategy games history archive to see how these concepts evolved over time.