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Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Both players count together, often saying "rock, paper, scissors, shoot" or similar, while pumping a closed fist.

2

On the final beat, each player instantly forms one shape with their hand: a closed fist for rock, a flat hand for paper, or two extended fingers for scissors.

3

Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock.

4

Matching shapes result in a tie, and the round is replayed.

5

Play a single round for a quick decision, or best-of-three for a firmer result.