Accession Number:

AD0781650

Title:

A Categorization of Two-pPerson Zero-Sum Differential Games,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Stalford,Harold L.

Report Date:

1974-05-24

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

The upper and lower game values are used to distinguish among three distinct types of games. The difference between these two values serves as a criterion for a players best playing order-first, second, or in any order. Examples are given of each type. Furthermore, saddlepoint strategies are given for a game of the play-first type. Author

Descriptors:

• *Game theory
• Strategy
• Steepest descent method
• Set theory
• Theorems

Subject Categories:

• Operations Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE