About the Prisoner's Dilemma Simulator (PDS)

About the Prisoner's Dilemma Simulator (PDS)

The Prisoner's Dilemma simulator (PDS) allows instructors / coaches to run multiple teams through the prisoner's dilemma simulator without having to manually distribute, gather, and calculate point values. As a result, instructors and coaches can run large groups through the simulation quickly and easily and focus on the course / session material.

Notable capabilities:

• Run the prisoner's dilemma scenario real-time, with virtual participants, automatic scoring and updates.
• Teams can see their scoring history and status
• Instructors / Coaches can see all scores real time across multiple teams
• The system scales up to 500+ participants easily and quickly
• Simulations can have multiple rounds, each round can have unique/independent scoring rules
• Dilemmas may be easily reset and re-used
• Automated participant account creation, with passwords to ensure integrity of results
• Student/Participants can use the system without registration, via single use logins that are reset after each simulation
• Point values in subsequent rounds may be tailored to your specific scenario
• Data from simulations may be downloaded and used for further research and reference
• Additional functionality is available for paid accounts (template scoring, more complex scoring in later rounds, automated players, etc.)