Game Theory

The Logic of Decisions & Strategies

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About This Course

Course Contents

Lesson 1: Introduction to Classical Game Theory

What is game theory? The prisoner's dilemma & Nash equilibrium

Lesson 2: Further Exploration of Classical Game Theory

Mixed strategy Nash equilibrium & soccer penalty kicks

Lesson 3: Introduction to Combinatorial Game Theory

Game tree, Zermelo's theorem, Chomp

Lesson 4: Further Exploration of Combinatorial Game Theory

Nim

Lesson 5: Real-world Applications of Game Theory

What does game theory teach us about our world?

Fall 2026 A

Course Details

Sep 18 – Oct 16
Fridays 8–9pm EST
5 Sessions

Instructor

Helen Xiong

Helen Xiong is a sophomore at Phillips Academy Andover. She has participated in math competitions including AIME and MATHCOUNTS States, and she enjoys exploring topics across mathematics and physics. Beyond the classroom, Helen writes for the school newspaper, enjoys digital art, and plays Ultimate Frisbee.