Rock, Paper, Scissors Rules

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament

The players count together to 3 counts, most commonly either using the name of the game (e.g. Rock! Paper! Scissors!) or simply numbers. At the end of the third count, the players simultaneously change their fists into any of three "objects", which they then "throw" by extending it towards their opponent. An alternate introduction frequently used is "Rock, paper, scissor SHOOT" (or "one, two, three, shoot, etc.), throwing on "shoot". The count must be agreed upon both opponents prior to first play.

• Rock: represented by a closed fist.
• Scissors : represented by the index and middle fingers extended toward the opposing player, mimicking a pair of scissors.
• Paper: represented by an open hand with the palm facing downwards and the fingers facing towards the opponent, resembling a flat piece of paper.

The objective is to defeat the opponent by selecting a weapon which defeats their choice under the following rules:

1. Rock smashes (or breaks or blunts) Scissors (rock wins)
2. Scissors cut Paper (scissors win)
3. Paper covers Rock (paper wins)

If both players choose the same weapon, the game is a tie and is played again.

The game is played in a "best 3 out of 5" match, in this single elimination tournament.