Rock · Paper · Scissors
Lizard · Spock

5 gestures · 10 win relationships · More strategy

🪨 crushes ✂️ and 🦎 📄 covers 🪨 and disproves 🖖 ✂️ cuts 📄 and decapitates 🦎 🦎 poisons 🖖 and eats 📄 🖖 smashes ✂️ and vaporizes 🪨

How to play Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock

The 5 gestures

The 10 win relationships

Objective

Popularized by The Big Bang Theory, RPSLS adds Lizard and Spock to the classic game. With 10 win relationships instead of 3, draws are rarer and strategy runs deeper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock?

A 5-gesture extension of Rock Paper Scissors popularized by The Big Bang Theory. Lizard and Spock are added to the classic 3 gestures, creating 10 win relationships instead of 3. Draws are rarer and strategy runs deeper.

What are all the rules of Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock?

Rock crushes Scissors and Lizard. Scissors cuts Paper and decapitates Lizard. Paper covers Rock and disproves Spock. Lizard poisons Spock and eats Paper. Spock destroys Scissors and vaporizes Rock.

Is Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock free to play?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up or download required. Play directly in your browser.

What game modes are available for RPSLS?

Three modes: 2 Players (two people, one device), vs CPU (you against the computer), and Battle (CPU picks for both — pure luck).

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