How to play Rock Paper Scissors: video

Watch two decisive throws in a best-of-three match. Illustrated hands shake, reveal choices together and label the winner and loser at two wins. This 0:12 recording is silent and uses on-screen instructions, with optional English captions.

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    How to play Rock Paper Scissors. This example uses solo practice.

  2. 0:01

    In best of three, the first player to score two wins takes the match.

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    Both choices stay hidden while the illustrated hands shake.

  4. 0:05

    Rock beats scissors; scissors beats paper; paper beats rock.

  5. 0:07

    Both choices stay hidden while the illustrated hands shake.

  6. 0:09

    The arena labels the winner and loser. Draws award no points and replay.