Guides: rules, tactics and tips

Guides to rock paper scissors and Rock Paper Reign: the rules, proven tactics, the history of the game and how to play online with friends.

Rock Paper Scissors Rules Explained Simply

The rules of rock paper scissors: what beats what, how to count in properly and what happens on a tie. Plus variants that add more depth.

How to play rock paper scissors online against friends or strangers: free in your browser, nothing to install and no sign-up required.

Is there a winning strategy for rock paper scissors? What game theory says, which patterns people show and how to use them.

The best tactics for Rock Paper Reign: where to place flag and trap, how to read pieces and when an attack pays off.

Where does rock paper scissors come from? From Chinese hand games through Japan to the whole world: the story of the best-known hand game.

Looking for a browser game for two? Here is how to play a quick strategy match with no download, even across different devices.