Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oligopoly and Game Theory: Foundational Concepts
Practice what you've learned about oligopolies and the basics of game theory, such as Nash equilibrium, in this four-question exercise.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Fundamental Principle of Game Theory
Students examine game theory. Topics include the fundamental principle of game theory, minimax criterion, and reduction by dominance. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Game Theory and Conflict Resolution: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the basic ways in which game theory can be used to model conflicts. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Game Theory and Conflict Resolution."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Game Theory
Practice what you have learned about finding Nash equilibrium, dominant strategies, and cartel outcomes in this exercise.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Game Theory
The topic summary outlines game theory. Some topics reviewed are reducing by dominance, expected value, and fundamental principles of game theory. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Game Theory
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about game theory.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Escape Game
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to elementary game theory. The lesson is framed in the context of criminal who must get off at one of two subway stops -- will the officer choose the same stop...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Zero Sum Games and Mixed Strategies
Students examine game theory. Topics include zero-sum games, mixed strategies, and expected value. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simultaneous Hermaphroditism, Egg Trading, and Prisoner's Dilemma
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to game theory in the passage "Simultaneous hermaphroditism, egg trading, and the Prisoner's Dilemma."
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Solving 2 X 2 Games
Students examine the optimal strategy to solve a 2 x 2 game. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Information Theory
This activity uses variations on the game of 20 Questions to demonstrate how we can quantify information content, which in turn shows us how to store and share it efficiently when it comes to computer technology.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Game Theory
This Hofstra University lesson has games dealing with matrices.
Other
Graphs, Stories, and Games: Games on Graphs
What a great way to make math fun for your elementary students! Learning happens almost by osmosis by using this interesting game that uses stories, a graph (the kind of graph defined in the branch of mathematics called Graph Theory),...
Other
Five Thirty Eight: How to Win a Nuclear Standoff
This article analyzes how game theory can decipher the motivations and actions of countries in a nuclear standoff. Play an interactive game to see how much risk you would be willing to take! Apply what you learn to our situation with...
Other
Nicky Case: The Evolution of Trust
Surveys show that over the past 40 years fewer and fewer people trust each other. Why do friends become enemies and enemies become friends? Game theory can help explain our epidemic of distrust and how we can fix it. Play the game of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Competitors Open Their Stores Next to One Another?
Discover how game theory and Nash Equilibrium affect where retailers set up businesses to compete with each other. [4:07]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guess My Type or Lose
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students take a greater look at tree diagrams, especially in relation to decision making. Game theory figures in on this lesson, as students try to determine which choices...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: To C or Not to C
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Iterated Prisoner Dilemma, an interesting problem in the realm of Game Theory. Two prisoners are separated and given the opportunity to either "rat out"...
Other
Public Goods
This article discusses public goods, the free-rider problem, externalities, property rights, and game theory strategy.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Percolation Theory
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the chaotic topic of Percolation Theory, in which the major question is "Can you get there from here?" Students use their calculators extensively in their...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.9: Alex, Mel, and Chelsea Play a Game
Alex, Mel, and Chelsea play a game that has 6 rounds. In each round there is a single winner, and the outcomes of the rounds are independent. For each round the probability that Alex wins is $\frac{1}{2}$, and Mel is twice as likely to...
Robert Schenk, PhD
Cyber Economics: The Theory of Few Sellers
An overview of monopoly, oligopoly and duopoly, focusing on the interdependence of firms in an oligopoly, shown through the use of a game tree how these firms are tempted towards the practice of collusion.
Other
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Games on Graphs
Learn to understand graphs and graph theory by playing games from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The site also provides definitions and related links.