Rock Paper Scissors has been featured in publications, research papers, and viral cultural moments worldwide. Here's a look at RPS in the spotlight.
Inverse
Inverse explored the game theory and psychology behind RPS, discussing human throw patterns and Nash equilibrium strategies used by competitive players.
Popular Science
Researchers have found that RPS is far from random - players exhibit detectable patterns influenced by psychology, game theory, and conditional response behavior.
Global Cultural Moments
Rock Paper Scissors has appeared everywhere - from BTS variety shows reaching millions of fans, to FIFA World Cup coin-toss replacements, to a U.S. federal judge settling a dispute with an RPS match.
The World Rock Paper Scissors Association (WRPSA), founded in 2015, is the global governing body for competitive Rock Paper Scissors. We maintain the official rules, operate the worldwide ranking system, sanction tournaments, and promote RPS as both a serious competitive pursuit and a universally accessible activity.
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World Rock Paper Scissors Day is celebrated globally every August 27. Everything below may be used freely in coverage of the day or of competitive RPS in general.
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