what is a game tree? a model that shows the path of growth of a firm from its roots to its final height (or profits) a chart that starts with the goal sought and that branches out to show what could happen after the original goal is achieved a diagram that shows how a game plays out over time, with the first move forming the trunk, subsequent choices adding branches, and the final leaves showing all possible outcomes a chart that illustrates the impact of solutions to coordination problems, with a branch for each solution