1. World Series of Rock Paper Scissors
Since 2006, the World Series of Rock Paper Scissors (WSORPS) has been held annually in Las Vegas. Players from all over the world compete for a grand prize of $10,000. The event also includes various side games, including a “Last Ditch” tournament where players pay $20 for an opportunity to win a seat in the main event.
2. A Night at the Movies
In 2011, The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas, held a rock paper scissors tournament to promote a new documentary about the game. The grand prize was a year’s worth of free movies at the theater, which was valued at over $3,000.
3. An Apartment in Hong Kong
In 2013, a Hong Kong developer held a rock paper scissors tournament to determine who would get a new apartment in the city’s Tuen Mun district. The tournament was open to anyone who bought an apartment in the development and the prize was worth around $500,000.
4. Million Dollar Rock Paper Scissors Challenge
In 2005, Bud Light introduced the Million Dollar Rock Paper Scissors Challenge during the Super Bowl halftime show. Contestants who entered online were given a chance to play a virtual game of rock paper scissors against NFL players. The winner was awarded a cash prize of $1 million.
5. The RPS Championships
The RPS Championships in Toronto, Canada, have been held annually since 2002. The grand prize is a whopping $7,000, and the event also features a celebrity tournament, kids’ tournament, and a doubles competition.
6. The World Rock Paper Scissors Society
In 2006, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society launched an online tournament with a grand prize of $50,000. The tournament featured players from all over the world and was judged based on a unique scoring system. The winner was crowned “World RPS Champion” and received the cash prize.
In conclusion, it’s clear that rock paper scissors has come a long way from just being a game. With million-dollar prizes and international tournaments, it’s no longer just a simple hand gesture. Who knows what the future of rock paper scissors will hold, but one thing’s for sure – it’s no longer child’s play.[ad_2]