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Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator

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Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator

Game-theory payoff matrix: cooperate vs defect strategies

Payoff Matrix

R — Reward (C,C)Both cooperateT — Temptation (D,C)You defect, they coopP — Punishment (D,D)Both defectS — Sucker (C,D)You coop, they defect

✓ Valid Prisoner's Dilemma: T > R > P > S and 2R > T+S

Strategy Match-up

Player A

Player B

Rounds:

Results after 10 rounds

Player A Total

9.0

Player B Total

14.0

Player A Avg/round

0.90

Player B Avg/round

1.40

Winner

Player B

Round	A	B	A pts	B pts
1	C	D	0	5
2	D	D	1	1
3	D	D	1	1
4	D	D	1	1
5	D	D	1	1
6	D	D	1	1
7	D	D	1	1
8	D	D	1	1
9	D	D	1	1
10	D	D	1	1

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What is Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator?

Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator lets you explore the classic game theory scenario where two prisoners must decide whether to cooperate or betray each other, revealing why rational choices can lead to poor outcomes.

Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator Formula / Method

Payoff matrix example:

Cooperate-Cooperate: (R, R)

Defect-Defect: (P, P)

Defect-Cooperate: (T, S)

(with T > R > P > S, 2R > T + S)

Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator Step-by-Step

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Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator Worked Example

Payoffs: Cooperate-Cooperate = 3 each, Defect-Defect = 1 each, Defect vs Cooperate = 5 and 0

If both defect: each gets 1 point (Nash equilibrium)

Where Prisoner's Dilemma Calculator Is Applied

Applied in game theory teaching, economics, political science, psychology, business strategy, and negotiation training.

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