SCIT1003Chapter 1 Introduction to Game theory.pptVIP

1 SCIT1003Chapter 1: Introduction to Game theory Prof. Tsang Why do we like games? Amusement, thrill and the hope to win Uncertainty – course and outcome of game Escape from the boredom of daily ritual 2 Reasons for uncertainty randomness combinatorial multiplicity imperfect information 3 Three types of games 4 bridge 5 6 Game Theory 博弈论 Gambling Games of pure luck Chess Combinatorial games Game Theory 博弈论 Game theory is a study of strategic decision making. Specifically: the study of mathematical models of conflict and cooperation between intelligent rational decision-makers. Game theory