Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors: A Simple Hand Game for Two Players

Play a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors with others or against the computer. Learn the rules and play now.

What is Rock, Paper, Scissors?

Rock, Paper, Scissors is a classic two player game where each player choses to make either a rock, paper, or scissors shape with their hand. The rules that determine who wins are simple:

• Rock beats scissors - a rock dulls and breaks scissors
• Scissors beats paper - scissors cut paper
• Paper beats rock - paper wraps and covers rock

To play, two players say "rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" while making one of the three hand shapes. The winner is determined by the rules above. This game is frequently used as a fair choosing method between two people.

Some strategies involved can include observing what hand shape your opponent frequently starts with or tends to default to for a throw. However, many advanced players employ mixed strategies and randomization making the game almost entirely about chance.

While the game can end in a tie it is simple and easy for determining a winner best out of three or more rounds. It is often taught to young children to introduce the concept of competitive games and rules.

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