Types of games(1) Classify games on the basis of (a the timing of moves and(b) uncertainty about the payoffs of rivals Static game: each player moves once, and when a player moves she does so not knowing the action of her rivals. Such a game is sometimes called a strategic game Dynamic game: players move sequentially and have some idea, perhaps imperfect, about what their rivals have done; that is, players are at least partially aware of the actions taken by others so far Such games are often called extensive gamesTypes of games(1) • Classify games on the basis of (a) the timing of moves and (b) uncertainty about the payoffs of rivals. • Static game: each player moves once, and when a player moves she does so not knowing the action of her rivals. Such a game is sometimes called a strategic game. • Dynamic game: players move sequentially and have some idea, perhaps imperfect, about what their rivals have done; that is, players are at least partially aware of the actions taken by others so far. Such games are often called extensive games