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Game Theory Playground

Six interactive experiments in cooperation, coordination, credibility, and shared costs. Make a choice, inspect the incentives, and change the rules.

PROTOTYPE webapp Updated September 27, 2026
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Start with The Trust Machine, or explore the Game Theory Playground to choose an experiment.

Each experiment begins with a prediction, gives you a consequential choice, and shows the incentives behind the result. Change a setting to restart. Use “Share these settings” to copy a scenario link; links do not include play history.

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  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Jekyll
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game-theory learning simulation strategy tools

Features

  • Six guided experiments with editable scenarios
  • Seeded simulations and settings-only scenario links
  • Visible assumptions, mathematics, and transfer questions
  • Keyboard-accessible controls and light and dark themes