The following figure depicts four simultaneous-move games. The first element of each payoff cell is the payoff to Player A. The other element is the payoff to Player B.

-Refer to the figure above.Which of these simultaneous-move games best represent the following scenario: a coordination game.Ann and Bob have the opportunity to either go to the same party (X)or stay at their respective homes (Y).They would be much happier if they both went to the party,but staying at home is better than going to the party alone.
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (4)

Question

The following figure depicts four simultaneous-move games. The first element of each payoff cell is the payoff to Player A. The other element is the payoff to Player B.
 
-Refer to the figure above.Which of these simultaneous-move games best represent the following scenario: a coordination game.Ann and Bob have the opportunity to either go to the same party (X)or stay at their respective homes (Y).They would be much happier if they both went to the party,but staying at home is better than going to the party alone.
A) (1) 
B) (2) 
C) (3) 
D) (4)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a coordination game like the one described, both players (Ann and Bob) prefer to coordinate their actions (either both go to the party or both stay home) with the best outcome being attending the party together. Option C represents this scenario because it shows the highest payoff when both choose to go to the party (X,X), a lower payoff for coordinating on staying home (Y,Y), and the lowest payoff when one decides to go to the party while the other stays home, reflecting the scenario's preferences accurately.

The Following Figure Depicts Four Simultaneous-Move Games