Abstract
The first works of 17 y.y. The basic principle of Game Theory, which is one of the effective decision making methods seen in., is the efforts to make the most profitable situation for them by acting in a strategic way in line with the decisions of the players who make up the game. Game theory, which has expanded its usage areas rapidly since ancient times and continues its development today, is an interdisciplinary approach with its unique features. Game theory is a mathematical tool and it is used in applied mathematics, economics, industry, biology, operations research, engineering, genetic sciences, philosophy, social sciences, computer science, sports.
In this study, 34 domestic articles in Dergipark between 2008-2018 and 47 domestic theses published in Yöktez database between 2008-2018 were examined. The articles and theses examined have been categorized in detail and shown in graphs and figures, and then evaluated according to the criteria. As a result of these evaluations, it was seen that game theory usage areas were concentrated in the fields of economics, business and banking and finance and gained intensity between 2015 and 2017 and the least work was done in 2018. In addition, it was noted that the studies were mostly concentrated on quantitative studies and the lack of qualitative studies.