worldrps - Profile (original) (raw)

on 20 February 2004 (#2273976)

from the FAQ:

1. What is Rock, Paper Scissors?

RPS is the world's most popular method decision-making process.

2. How do you play Rock Paper Scissors?

After an agreed set of "primes" players throw one of three possible throws Rock (closed fist), Paper (hand flat) or Scissors (top two index fingers extended). Rock beats Scissors, Scissors beats Paper and Paper beats Rock. For further detail please consult the World RPS Society's Official Rules of play.

3. Who invented RPS?

This is a very difficult question. Every culture seems to lay claim in one way or another to having first invented RPS. We know that Scissors were invented 500 years ago in Italy, but some say that the throw evolved from "blade" which would pre-date scissors by a significant margin.

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