The Rules of a Game in Game Theory
A game, in the context of game theory, is formally defined by its set of rules. These rules establish the fundamental components of the strategic interaction, which include: identifying the players (who is involved), defining their possible actions or strategies (what they can do), specifying the sequence of play (when they can act), and detailing the resulting payoffs for each player based on the combination of actions taken.
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