Rock-Paper-Scissors

Rock-Paper-Scissors needs no introduction: rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, and paper beats rock. Here you play against the computer in matches of first to two, three or five wins, or in an endless series. Choose between a random opponent and one that watches your habits and tries to predict your next move. The computer always chooses before it sees your move. Play Rock-Paper-Scissors free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.

Opponent:
Match:
You
?
vs
Computer
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Round 0 · You 0 · Draws 0 · Computer 0

All time:

Keys: R / P / S. The computer picks its move before it sees yours; the learning opponent only remembers what you played earlier.

Game Information

Category
Board and Dice Games
Players
You against the computer
Difficulty
Random or learning opponent
Game type
Classic, Luck, Psychology
Works on
Desktop and mobile browsers
Controls
  • Mouse or touch: click a move
  • Keyboard: R, P, S or 1, 2, 3
Features
  • Random and learning opponents
  • Matches to 2, 3, 5 or endless
  • All-time record saved

How to Play Rock-Paper-Scissors

Objective

Win the match by taking the target number of rounds.

Starting a game

Choose an opponent and a match length, then click Rock, Paper or Scissors.

Rules

  • Rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, paper beats rock.
  • The same move is a draw, and draws do not count.
  • The learning opponent keeps track of which move you tend to play after each move and counters your most likely next one (with a little randomness).
  • The random opponent picks each move with equal chance.

Controls

  • Mouse or touch: click a move
  • Keyboard: R, P, S or 1, 2, 3

Winning and losing

You win the match by reaching the target before the computer.

Tips and Strategies

  • Against the random opponent no strategy beats luck.
  • Against the learning opponent, avoid patterns; mix up your sequence.
  • Do not always follow a win with the same move.
  • Check how often you repeat or cycle.
  • Switch to random mode for a fair match.

This is a game of chance: no strategy can guarantee a win.

Game Variations

  • Random opponent or learning opponent.
  • Matches to two, three or five wins, or an endless series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the computer see my move?

No; it chooses before it learns your move.

Is the learning opponent unbeatable?

No. If you play unpredictably it cannot do better than chance.

Can I play endless?

Yes, choose Endless.

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