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To address this gap, Tom Burns and collaborators developed generalized game theory (GGT) and later sociological game theory (SGT). These frameworks extend classical game theory by embedding rules, norms, values, beliefs, roles, and institutional structures into formal models of interaction. This review synthesizes thirty key contributions to this research program, organizing the literature into eight thematic areas and providing an integrated overview of the field. The originality of this work lies in its comprehensive approach, which advances conceptual and formal foundations while exploring practical applications and outlining directions for future research. GGT\/SGT develops rule-based modeling, the analysis of norms and values, multiple modalities of action determination, and various equilibrium types, offering a rigorous framework for understanding strategic behavior in complex social contexts. In application, these approaches provide insights into organizational processes, negotiation, legitimacy, distributive justice, and institutionalized procedures, while integrating interactionist and group-theoretical perspectives. By linking formal modeling with normative and institutional analysis, GGT\/SGT offers innovative socio-economic decision models that capture uncertainty, fairness, legitimacy, and institutional transformation. 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