Chickens Game

The Chicken Game is a strategic situation where two players face a potential disaster if both choose risky actions, but each can avoid the worst outcome by cooperating. Imagine two drivers heading toward each other; if neither swerves, they crash. If one swerves and the other doesn't, the one who swerved is seen as a coward, while the other "wins." If both swerve, neither crashes, but both are seen as cautious. The game illustrates how individuals or organizations may act competitively or cooperatively based on risk, often leading to suboptimal outcomes if trust or communication fail.