Boxed Pigs Game
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
In a pigpen, there is a big pig and a small pig. The trough is at the other end; pressing the button costs energy (cost), and running over also takes time. - If the big pig presses, the small pig eats first, and the big pig only gets leftovers. - If the small pig presses, the big pig eats first and consumes all the food, leaving none for the small pig. - Nash equilibrium: the small pig always waits by the trough (free-riding), and the big pig has to press the button. -
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Survival strategy for the strong and weak. - This explains why large companies (big pigs) must do R&D and educate the market, while small companies (small pigs) can free-ride.
Anchor fast decisions
In the pigpen, the big pig pressing the button incurs a cost but often eats last; if the small pig presses, the big pig eats everything. Thus, the Nash equilibrium is for the small pig to permanently free-ride and the big pig to be forced to act. Due to asymmetric costs and benefits, a stable structure of 'the big bear the burden, the small enjoy the benefits' forms.
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