Round decision
Round 1
Make a move to reveal the opponent's action and update the strategic trace.
Simulation-heavy game theory module
Prisoner’s Dilemma Lab
Choose whether to cooperate or defect against an AI strategist. Each round updates incentives, reputation, trust, and an explanation engine that connects your play to Nash equilibrium, repeated-game discipline, and strategic forgiveness.
Normal form
Payoff matrix
AI cooperates
AI defects
You cooperate
3 / 3
0 / 5
You defect
5 / 0
1 / 1
Numbers are your payoff / AI payoff. Defection is the one-shot dominant strategy, but repeated play can make cooperation incentive-compatible.
Match state
Strategic dashboard
Your score0
AI score0
Cooperation0%
Trust index50
Debrief engine