Vecon Lab Multi-Site Attacker Defender Game: Introduction

This program sets up a game in which participants are given attacker or defender roles, with multiple target locations. Coordinated attacks are generally more effective, but communication opportunities (if permitted) run a risk of being monitored. You can set payoffs, the matching protocols, and the numbers of rounds.

The setup allows you go choose between neutral or "hot" (attacker/defender) terminology. You specify attack costs, defense costs, and values for various outcome scenarios. The game can be used to test behavior against theoretical (mixed Nash) predictions. The best way to become acquainted with the various features of this program is to test it by setting up and running an experiment for two participants.

Vecon Lab - November 24, 2009