[ad_1] Rock Paper Scissors, or RPS, is a game that has been played by children all over the world for generations. But did you know that there are international competitions held annually? And they take the game to a whole new level of competitive intensity.

At these competitions, the game is no longer just a simple decision based on a hand gesture, it becomes a strategic masterpiece with psychological warfare, tactics and bluffs.

The World Rock Paper Scissors Society (yes, it really exists) rules for the game are simple, two players face each other, count to three and then simultaneously reveal a hand gesture representing either rock, paper, or scissors. Rock beats scissors, paper beats rock, and scissors beat paper. If both players reveal the same gesture, they try again until a winner is determined.

But what happens when you put these rules in a competitive environment with a crowd cheering on players from all around the world? That’s when things get interesting!

The competitors have to come up with strategies to confuse and defeat their opponents. One strategy is to use a simple rotating pattern of gestures to throw their opponent off balance. Another is to use reverse psychology. Players attempt to read the other player’s behavior to anticipate their next move, similar to poker.

Some players even use costumes, rituals, or make funny faces to try to distract their opponents. These tactics may seem strange, but they can influence the outcome of the game, and ultimately, the competition.

The competitions are intense, fast-paced and full of surprises. There is a lot on the line, as the winner takes home the title and bragging rights. There is even a RPS World Championship held annually in Toronto, where players from all over the world compete for the coveted title.

It may seem outrageous to have such high stakes in a simple game of rock paper scissors, but it’s not really about the game itself. It’s about the strategy, the psychology, and the athletic skill involved in winning.

So, the next time you play RPS with your friends, remember, there’s a whole world out there of players ready to pull out all the stops to win. And who knows, maybe you have what it takes to be a champion![ad_2]