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  2. Game theory - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Game theory is the study of mathematical models of strategic interactions. [ 1 ] It has applications in many fields of social science, and is used extensively in economics, logic, systems science and computer science. [ 2 ] Initially, game theory addressed two-person zero-sum games, in which a participant's gains or losses are exactly ...

  3. Alternate reality game - Wikipedia

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    e. An alternate reality game (ARG) is an interactive networked narrative that uses the real world as a platform and employs transmedia storytelling to deliver a story that may be altered by players' ideas or actions. The form is defined by intense player involvement with a story that takes place in real time and evolves according to players ...

  4. Fictionary - Wikipedia

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    Fictionary, also known as the Dictionary Game[1] or simply Dictionary, [2] is a word game in which players guess the definition of an obscure word. Each round consists of one player selecting and announcing a word from the dictionary, and other players composing a fake definition for it. The definitions, as well as the correct definition, are ...

  5. Strategy (game theory) - Wikipedia

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    In applied game theory, the definition of the strategy sets is an important part of the art of making a game simultaneously solvable and meaningful. The game theorist can use knowledge of the overall problem, that is the friction between two or more players, to limit the strategy spaces, and ease the solution. For instance, strictly speaking in ...

  6. Zero-sum game - Wikipedia

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    Zero-sum game. Zero-sum game is a mathematical representation in game theory and economic theory of a situation that involves two competing entities, where the result is an advantage for one side and an equivalent loss for the other. [1] In other words, player one's gain is equivalent to player two's loss, with the result that the net ...

  7. Game design - Wikipedia

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    Game design is the process of creating and shaping the mechanics, systems and rules of a game. Games can be created for entertainment, education, exercise or experimental purposes. Additionally, elements and principles of game design can be applied to other interactions, in the form of gamification.

  8. Game Plan - Wikipedia

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    Game Plan, a 2012 Singaporean Chinese drama series; The Game Plan, a 2011–2012 Australian rules football programme; The Game Plan, a 2011–2013 Australian rugby league programme; Gameplan, a 2007 Filipino sports program "Game Plan" (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), a 1983 episode "The Game Plan" , a 2005 episode

  9. Glossary of basketball terms - Wikipedia

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    Most important terms related to the basketball court. This glossary of basketball terms is a list of definitions of terms used in the game of basketball.Like any other major sport, basketball features its own extensive vocabulary of unique words and phrases used by players, coaches, sports journalists, commentators, and fans.