Rock Paper Scissors Online
Rock Paper Scissors is a free browser game for 1–2 players, rated Easy and suggested for ages 4 and up. Best-of-five rock paper scissors against the computer or a friend, with hidden picks. A game takes about 2 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Rock Paper Scissors
Player 1 picks
Tap Rock, Paper or Scissors. In two-player mode, hide the screen, then pass the phone.
Player 2 picks
Player 2 taps a choice without seeing the first pick.
See who wins
Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, paper beats rock. First to three rounds wins the match.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 1–2
- Time
- 2 min
- Devices
- One shared phone or screen
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suggested age
- 4+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Two-player games
- Good for
- Family, Kids, Two players, Video calls
Rock Paper Scissors FAQ
How many people can play Rock Paper Scissors?
Rock Paper Scissors works with 1–2 players.
How do you play Rock Paper Scissors?
Player 1 picks. Player 2 picks. See who wins. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Rock Paper Scissors free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Rock Paper Scissors, and what age is it for?
Rock Paper Scissors is rated Easy. Explained in under a minute. No strategy needed, and anyone can join halfway through. The suggested age is 4 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Can we play Rock Paper Scissors on a video call?
Yes. One person opens the game and shares their screen on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams. For secret cards, that person reads each player’s card to them in a private message.
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