Finite game:

• Known players

• Fixed rules

• Goal: win

Infinite game:

• Known and unknown players

• Rules can be changed

• Goal: continue playing

• Players drop out when will or resources are depleted

Stable combinations

• Finite + finite (eg. baseball)

• Infinite + infinite

(src: Video: Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're In - Simon Sinek)

(src: Video: The Infinite Game: How to Lead in the 21st Century - Simon Sinek)