"Basic concepts of game theory" A game is a situation in which participants (players) make decisions, the outcome of which depends not only on their actions but also on the actions of other players. The key components of a game are: 1. "Players" — participants who make decisions. 2. "Strategies" — action plans chosen by players. 3. "Payoffs" — results that players receive depending on the chosen strategies. Games can be classified into cooperative and non-cooperative. In cooperative games, players can form alliances and make agreements, while in non-cooperative games, they act in their own interests.