This course introduces students to the principles of game theory and their application to strategic decision-making in economic and social contexts. Using video games as an interactive tool, students will explore real-world dilemmas, strategic interactions, and cooperative behaviors. The program covers key concepts such as social dilemmas, including the tragedy of the commons and public goods problems, and examines how game mechanics simulate economic behaviour. Students will also analyse strategies to mitigate free-riding, design policies to improve outcomes, and understand the interplay between self-interest and social preferences. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply game theory to evaluate incentives, trust, and strategic choices in complex environments.