Hypergame

Quick meaning: Hypergame is a noun meaning (game theory) A game that is played by a player based on their own knowledge of game states and their perception of other players' knowledge of game states.

Meaning

(game theory) A game that is played by a player based on their own knowledge of game states and their perception of other players' knowledge of game states.

Example Sentences

Using this approach, hypergame analysis has been applied to business, water resources, and military conflicts.

Now, the first move of hypergame is to state which normal game is to be played. For example, if you and I were playing hypergame and I had the first move, I might say, “Let's play chess.”

A hypergame models the situation where different players perceive their interaction with other players differently and consequently play different games in their own minds depending on their perception.

In a hypergame situation each player behaves as an autonomous agent who makes a decision based on his own "internal model" that describes individually and independently the complex situation where he is involved.

Word Forms

• hypergames

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