Best of 5. Play the computer, pass the device to a friend, or connect with someone on a different device.
Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock. Pick your move each round — first to win 3 rounds takes the match. Play against the computer for quick practice, pass the device to a friend for local rounds, or connect online to play someone on a different device in real time.
Pick "Play with Friend", create a room, and send the code or invite link to whoever you want to play. Both players pick a move each round — choices stay hidden until you've both locked one in, then they reveal together, just like playing in person.
Against the computer there's no pattern to exploit since every round is random — just enjoy the pace. Against a human opponent, watch for repeated choices; many players unconsciously favour one move, especially right after a loss. Staying unpredictable yourself, rather than reacting emotionally to the previous round, is the best defence against a friend who's paying close attention.
Is the computer's choice truly random? Yes — each round the computer picks rock, paper or scissors with equal probability.
How many rounds is a match? First to 3 round wins takes the match. Draws do not add a win, so a match can require more than five played rounds.
Can I play best of 5 with a friend online? Yes — Play with Friend mode uses the same best-of-5 format as the other modes.
Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock. Against the computer, each choice is selected randomly, so the previous result does not make a particular next move due. Against a person, you can observe repeated choices, but a few repetitions do not establish what they will play next. Keep your own choices varied rather than automatically repeating a move after every win or changing after every loss.
If the score is two wins to two and both players choose rock, neither player reaches the target of three wins. Another round is needed. The match is often described as best of five, but draws mean the number of played rounds can exceed five. Focus on the win counters rather than assuming the fifth reveal must end the match.
A tied choice is a draw; first to three round wins takes the match. Local pass-the-device play offers convenience rather than perfect secrecy from someone watching the screen. Online players should keep both tabs open and wait for the round’s result before choosing again.
Send a direct link to Rock Paper Scissors.