Sharing the Cake
How do you split something so everyone feels it's fair? Learn the 'I cut, you choose' strategy!
Fairness
The Game of Chicken
Two cars race toward each other — who swerves first? Explore bravery, bluffing, and brinkmanship.
Classic Games
Nash Equilibrium
When nobody can improve by changing their move alone, you've found a Nash Equilibrium. Mind = blown!
Core Concepts
Tragedy of the Commons
A shared lake, a forest, the planet — why do people overuse shared resources, and how can we stop it?
Real World
Auction Strategies
Should you bid high or low? Learn about winner's curse and why the smartest bid isn't always the biggest.
Strategy
Tit for Tat
The simplest strategy that wins tournaments: start nice, then mirror your opponent. Kindness pays off!
Cooperation
Dominant Strategy
Sometimes one choice is best no matter what others do. Learn to spot the obvious winning move.
Core Concepts
Matching Pennies
One player wants to match, the other wants to mismatch. A perfect intro to zero-sum thinking!
Classic Games
The Ultimatum Game
You get $100 to split — but if the other player rejects your offer, nobody gets anything!
Fairness