General Definition
| C | D | |
|---|---|---|
| c | a, b | c, d |
| d | e, f | g, h |
Any game that satisfies the following two conditions constitutes a Deadlock game: (1) e>g>a>c and (2) d>h>b>f. These conditions require that d and D be dominant. (d, D) be of mutual benefit, and that one prefer one's opponent play c rather than d.
Like the Prisoner's Dilemma, this game has one unique Nash equilibrium: (d, D).
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