Explore Subgame through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Subgame meaning
- A subset of a game that can be considered a game in its own right.
- A minor or incidental game within a larger video game; a minigame.
Using Subgame
- The main meaning on this page is: A subset of a game that can be considered a game in its own right. | A minor or incidental game within a larger video game; a minigame.
- In the example corpus, subgame often appears in combinations such as: subgame perfect, the subgame.
Context around Subgame
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Subgame
- In this selection, "subgame" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, perfect and imperfect stand out and add context to how "subgame" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include games the subgame perfect nash and if each subgame could be. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "subgame" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with subgame
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The Nash equilibrium is a superset of the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium. (12 words)
For such games the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium may be more meaningful as a tool of analysis. (17 words)
If player one goes right the rational player two would de facto be kind to him in that subgame. (19 words)
Therefore, if rational behavior can be expected by both parties the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium may be a more meaningful solution concept when such dynamic inconsistencies arise. (27 words)
The reels are spun each play, and if certain combinations of symbols appear then winnings are paid by the machine, or a subgame is played. (25 words)
It would be useful if each subgame could be analyzed separately, and then the results combined to give an analysis of the entire game. (24 words)
Example sentences (8)
For such games the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium may be more meaningful as a tool of analysis.
If player one goes right the rational player two would de facto be kind to him in that subgame.
It would be useful if each subgame could be analyzed separately, and then the results combined to give an analysis of the entire game.
The blue equilibrium is not subgame perfect because player two makes a non-credible threat at 2(2) to be unkind (U).
The image to the right shows a simple sequential game that illustrates the issue with subgame imperfect Nash equilibria.
The Nash equilibrium is a superset of the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium.
The reels are spun each play, and if certain combinations of symbols appear then winnings are paid by the machine, or a subgame is played.
Therefore, if rational behavior can be expected by both parties the subgame perfect Nash equilibrium may be a more meaningful solution concept when such dynamic inconsistencies arise.
Common combinations with subgame
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: