# Rock Paper Scissors Online

> A free game to play rock paper scissors online with a friend. Share a link, join by code, or match with a random opponent; sign in for win/loss stats, a leaderboard, and a friends system. Web, iOS, and Android. Built by Özgür Özalp.

## Pages
- [Play](https://rock.paperscissors.online/): Play the game right in your browser.
- [About](https://rock.paperscissors.online/about): What the game is, how it works, and why it was built.
- [Leaderboard](https://rock.paperscissors.online/leaderboard): Weekly, monthly, and all-time player rankings.
- [Blog](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog): Articles, tips, and strategies about rock paper scissors.

## Blog Posts
- [Is "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Apple" Actually Safe?](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/is-it-safe-to-sign-in-with-google-or-apple): A lot of people hesitate before tapping "Continue with Google" — worried their password or personal data gets handed over. Here is exactly what happens under the hood, and why it is usually the safer option.
- [Rock Paper Scissors Over FaceTime or Zoom: Why It Feels Unfair](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-over-facetime-zoom): Trying to settle a throw on a video call? Lag and delayed reveals ruin fairness. Here is why FaceTime rock paper scissors breaks down — and how to play a fair remote round.
- [Best Free Ways to Play Rock Paper Scissors Online in 2026](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/best-free-rock-paper-scissors-online): Looking for a free rock paper scissors game online against a real person? Compare bots, chat tricks, and dedicated rooms — and what actually stays fair.
- [Rock Paper Scissors for Long-Distance Friends](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-for-long-distance-friends): When your friend lives in another city (or country), settling small decisions gets awkward. Here is how rock paper scissors still works across time zones.
- [How to Host a Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Online](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/host-online-rock-paper-scissors-tournament): Run a quick rock paper scissors bracket with remote friends: formats, fair throws, and a simple online setup that does not need a download.
- [Rock Paper Scissors Rules: The Complete Guide](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-rules): The official rock paper scissors rules explained simply: how each move beats another, how to play a round, best-of-three format, and common house rules.
- [Rock Paper Scissors Odds and Probability, Explained Simply](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-odds-and-probability): What are your real odds of winning a round of rock paper scissors? A simple breakdown of the probabilities of winning, losing, and tying — no math degree needed.
- [Rock Paper Scissors as an Icebreaker: Team Building Made Simple](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-icebreaker-team-building): Why rock paper scissors works so well as an icebreaker for classrooms, remote teams, and events — plus simple ways to run a quick tournament.
- [How to Win at Rock Paper Scissors: Strategy and Psychology](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/how-to-win-rock-paper-scissors): Rock paper scissors is not pure luck. Learn opening-move tendencies, the win-stay lose-shift rule, and bluffing tactics that boost your win rate.
- [How to Fairly Settle a Disagreement: Simple Methods That Actually Work](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/how-to-fairly-settle-a-disagreement): Roommates arguing over chores, friends who can't agree where to eat — here are simple, fair ways to settle a disagreement, and why rock paper scissors is still one of the best.
- [9 Fun Facts About Rock Paper Scissors You Might Not Know](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/fun-rock-paper-scissors-facts): From its ancient origins to its many international names and its role in game theory — fun, bite-sized facts about the world's simplest decision-making game.
- [Coin Flip vs. Rock Paper Scissors: Which Is the Fairer Way to Decide?](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/coin-flip-vs-rock-paper-scissors): Coin flip or rock paper scissors — which is actually fairer, more fun, and harder to cheat at? A practical comparison of the two classic ways to settle a decision.
- [How to Play Rock Paper Scissors Online With Friends](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/play-rock-paper-scissors-online-with-friends): The easiest way to play rock paper scissors remotely: share a link, join by code, or random match. A step-by-step guide to playing online.
- [Rock Paper Scissors Variations: Lizard-Spock and Beyond](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-variations): Beyond classic rock paper scissors: Lizard-Spock, the extended RPS-15, and variants from around the world. Why an odd number of moves keeps it balanced.
- [Rock Paper Scissors and Game Theory: Nash Equilibrium Explained](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-game-theory): Why is rock paper scissors game theory's favorite example? Nash equilibrium, playing each move equally, and the math of exploiting human opponents.
- [The History of Rock Paper Scissors: From Ancient China to the World](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/history-of-rock-paper-scissors): Where did rock paper scissors come from? Its journey from ancient China to Japanese jan-ken and modern world tournaments.
- [Rock Paper Scissors Tournaments: How a Kids' Game Became a Sport](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-tournaments): Yes, rock paper scissors has tournaments. The psychology of competitive play, "gambit" sequences, and how a simple game became a spectacle.
- [Rock Paper Scissors for Kids: A Game That Teaches While It Entertains](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/rock-paper-scissors-for-kids): Why is rock paper scissors great for kids? It teaches turn-taking, fair decisions, and coping with winning and losing. Ideas for family and classroom play.
- [What is the Rock Paper Scissors Game?](https://rock.paperscissors.online/blog/what-is-rock-paper-scissors): What rock paper scissors is, how the three moves work, why people still use it to settle things, and how to play a fair round online with a friend.

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://rock.paperscissors.online/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://rock.paperscissors.online/terms)

## Developer
This game was built by Özgür Özalp.
- GitHub: https://github.com/ozgurozalp
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/ozqurozalp