Rock Paper Scissors
Pick Rock, Paper or Scissors and see who wins. The computer's pick is generated fresh each round, your score keeps track of wins, losses and draws, and you can reset at any time.
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How to play
Rock beats Scissors, Scissors beats Paper, and Paper beats Rock — the same three rules as the game played with hands, just played against the computer.
Choose your move by clicking a button, tapping on a touchscreen, or pressing R, P or S on your keyboard.
The computer's move is chosen at the same moment as yours, using your browser's random number generator, so there's no way to predict it in advance.
A tie happens whenever you and the computer choose the same move — it doesn't count as a win or a loss, but it's tracked separately in your score.
Tips
- Over a long run, no single move wins more often than the others — the computer's choice is independent every round.
- If you're playing against a friend instead of the computer, revealing your hand at the same time (a countdown of “rock, paper, scissors, shoot”) keeps it fair.
- Use Reset Score to start a fresh streak without reloading the page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Paper Scissors free to play?
Yes. It's free to play and doesn't require an account or download.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes, the buttons are sized for touch and the game works on any modern mobile browser.
Does the computer play fairly?
Yes — each round, the computer's move is generated independently and is not adjusted based on your history.
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