Superordinate Psychology

Superordinate goals, in psychology, are achieved by the co-operation and coordination of two or more people or groups. In these cases, individual goals are normally in opposition to each other, but the individuals or groups are now working together. It's a classic zero-sum situation.

In game theory, zero-sum situations are basically when it's impossible for both players to win. Board game examples of zero-sum situations include Go, Chess, and Checkers among others...

With superordinate goals, it's much like two people who are engaged in a game of chess, working together to achieve an alternate goal. Am I starting to sound somewhat pedantic?