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The game is essentially one that assays football strategy, and at the same time highlights an example of "game theory". Football, in and of itself, is a prime example of an everyday application of game theory. It involves analytical thinking with the purpose of beating an opponent, merely through better strategic decisions. Our game comprises facets of this vital strategic thinking. It involves the classic struggle between the offense and defense in a football game. Each side strives to outwit the other and our game captures that spirit of competitive thinking. Players must be split into two teams- the offense and the defense. The offense and defense both will pick a type of play, in hope of catching the other side off guard. The offense, for example, will select a play like a short pass, long pass, off-tackle run, etc. Meanwhile, the defense selects a play like a blitz, man defense, prevent, etc. Then after selecting their plays, each team will consult the payoff matrix and ascertain what the outcome of the play will be. This is determined by the combination of the offensive vs. the defensive play. Thus, game theory comes into play, because teams must make keen decisions regarding their play and possible outcome.

GAME EXAMPLE: An example would be if the offense picks "Deep Pass" and the defense picks "Man:. The Offensive Player would roll the dice. A 1-4 would be incomplete pass and move to 2nd down, but because this is a good matchup for the offense, a 5 or 6 would be a touchdown.