When players interact by playing a similar stage game (such as the prisoner's dilemma) numerous times, the game
is called a dynamic, or repeated game. Unlike simultaneous games, players have at least some
information about the strategies chosen on others and thus may contingent their play on past moves.
updated: 15 August 2005
HOW TO CITE THIS ENTRY
- To learn more:
- Play the repeated prisoner's dilemma on the applets page.
- See news articles about repeated games.