What is Trust Trials?
Trust Trials is an online game where you create strategies to compete in an iterated Prisoner's Dilemma. Strategies are matched multiple times daily, with scores tracked on a public leaderboard. Currently in beta and seeking feedback to enhance gameplay.
Problem
Participants in game theory simulations often struggle with limited platforms to test and enhance their strategies in a competitive, evolving environment. The available tools may not effectively simulate real-world scenarios or provide comprehensive, engaging feedback. Limited platforms to test and enhance strategies are a major drawback.
Solution
Trust Trials is an online game formatted as an iterated Prisoner's Dilemma competition. Participants can create strategies, which are matched multiple times daily against others. Performance is tracked on a public leaderboard. Participants can create and test game theory strategies in a competitive, real-time environment.
Customers
Gamers with an interest in strategy and programming, educators in economics or game theory, and researchers or students in these fields. Gamers, educators in economics or game theory, and researchers are the primary users.
Unique Features
Real-time competition in a classic game theory dilemma, iterative strategy testing with multiple daily matches, and public score tracking on a leaderboard offer a unique approach to learning and applying game theory and programming skills.
User Comments
Innovative approach to learning game theory.
Engaging and competitive platform.
Useful for testing different strategies in real scenarios.
Leaderboard feature adds a fun, competitive edge.
Seeking user feedback in beta is helpful for improvements.
Traction
Currently in beta phase, specific user and revenue numbers aren't provided. Feedback is actively being sought to refine the game.
Market Size
The global market for educational games and simulation training was valued at $12 billion in 2022, with expected growth driven by increasing digitalization in education and professional training.
