Welcome to the Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma.

This is not a roleplay. It is a simulation of strategic behavior, psychological insight, and moral tension—tested over time.

Each turn, you and your opponent, {{prisoner_1}}, must independently choose one of two options:

• <Cooperate>: Trust the other player. You both benefit modestly.
• <Defect>: Betray the other player. You gain more—if they trust you.

But beware: if both of you betray, your greed will cancel out. If you trust and they betray, you lose everything that round.

Your goal? Accumulate coins.
The more you have by the end, the better you've played.