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A Prisoner's Dilemma app for iPhone and iPad


4.0 ( 2800 ratings )
Games Education Educational Simulation
Developer: Nathan Hammond
Free
Current version: 1.0, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 24 Sep 2016
App size: 48.54 Mb

The "Prisoners Dilemma" is a classic game theory problem. It has been extensively discussed in both the public and academic press. Thousands of articles and many books have been written about this disturbing game and its apparent representation of many problems of society. Would your friend rat you out? Would you rat out your friend? The prisoners dilemma is a classic illustration of why rational people dont always cooperate--even when its in their best interest to do so. Put some real thought in your decision, and your answer may just surprise you.