Diff. Games·Course
Differential Games
Differential games: Isaacs equation, pursuit problems, N-player games, cooperative games, MFG, and applications in economics and robotics
Part of the Mathematics track — finish it for a verifiable diploma →
§ 01 — Orientation
New here?
What you'll be able to do, who this is for, how long it takes, and where to begin.
By the end, you will be able to
- 01Set up a differential game.
- 02Solve pursuit–evasion problems (Isaacs).
- 03Handle N-player and cooperative games.
- 04Approach mean-field games.
- 05Model strategic conflict that evolves in time.
Who this is for
How long it takes
- Quick orientationSkim the opening module and the cheatsheet to get the shape of it.~1 h
- Full read-throughRead every article once, in order.~1 h
- Mastery pathRead, take the quizzes, and space out your reviews.~2 weeks
- APA
Stoa. (2026). Differential Games [Online course]. Stoa. https://stoa.school/course/diff-games
- MLA
Stoa. “Differential Games.” Stoa, 2026, https://stoa.school/course/diff-games.
- Chicago
Stoa. “Differential Games.” Stoa. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://stoa.school/course/diff-games.
§ 02 — Curriculum
4 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M IIntroduction to Differential GamesHistory, formulation of pursuit–evasion problems, and main classifications3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IIZero-Sum Games and MinimaxTheory of zero-sum games, minimax theorem, and feedback strategies3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IIIMulti-Player and Cooperative Differential GamesN-player differential games, Nash equilibrium, and cooperative solution concepts3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IVStochastic Differential GamesGames in stochastic environments, stochastic HJB, and BSDEs3 articles
18 minBegin →
§ 03 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
Formulate differential games and apply the minimax principle and the Isaacs equation.
Analyze geometric methods of pursuit, barriers, and special cases.
Find Nash equilibria in dynamic games and analyze cooperative solution concepts.
Understand mean field games, numerical methods, and applications in economics and transportation.
§ 04 — Practices