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Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock is a variation of Rock Paper Scissors made popular by the television show The Big Bang Theory . The game adds the lizard and Spock so there are fewer ties when you play. In this article, we’ll teach you all the standard rules and moves. Try out the game the next time you need to settle a simple conflict or just want something easy to play with a partner!
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock Rules
In rock paper scissors lizard Spock: scissors cut paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and rock crushes scissors.
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Stand across from a partner. Find another person to play with you, and stand an arm's length apart. Like playing standard Rock Paper Scissors , you can play the game for fun, to make a decision, or to settle a simple dispute. [1] X Research source- Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock has more possible outcomes and results in fewer ties.
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Hold your fist out in front of you and count to 3. Have each player make a fist with their dominant hands. Pump your fist at a steady rhythm so each player can count at the same time. Say the numbers out loud so you both play at the same time. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Make one of the 5 hand signals when you say 3. Right as you each say the number 3, change from a fist into one of the 5 objects–either rock, paper, scissors, lizard, or Spock. Each object wins against 2 others. Determine who the winner is based on the object each player made. [3] X Research source
- Alternatively, you can both chant “rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock” and reveal your hand signal on “Spock” rather than 3.
- Make a different object with your hand each time you play so your opponent can't predict your next move.
- If players make the same object, it's a tie. Play again to determine the winner.
- If you want to make the game fairer, play the best 2 out 3 rounds.
A Simple Way to Remember Who Wins
Scissors cuts paper.
Paper covers rock.
Rock crushes lizard.
Lizard poisons Spock.
Spock smashes scissors.
Scissors decapitates lizard.
Lizard eats paper.
Paper disproves Spock.
Spock vaporizes rock.
Rock crushes scissors.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat does spock means?Community AnswerSpock, commonly Mr. Spock, is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. Spock was first portrayed by Leonard Nimoy in the original Star Trek series.
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QuestionWhy does the lizard poison Spock?MaxSteamCommunity AnswerThe lizard is venomous, and bites Mr. Spock.
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QuestionHow can Mr. Spock vaporize rock?Luna RoseTop AnswererMr. Spock carries a phaser. If it is on a high enough setting, a long blast can vaporize many types of rock.
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Tips
- Throw a different move every time you play to keep the game interesting.Thanks
References
- ↑ http://www.samkass.com/theories/RPSSL.html
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- ↑ http://www.samkass.com/theories/RPSSL.html
- ↑ http://www.samkass.com/theories/RPSSL.html
- ↑ https://vknight.org/unpeudemath/pedagogy/2015/02/13/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock.html
- ↑ https://play14.org/games/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock
- ↑ https://www.codingame.com/training/easy/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock
- ↑ https://www.codingame.com/training/easy/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock
- ↑ https://play14.org/games/rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock
About This Article
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock is a fun variation of Rock Paper Scissors from the TV show The Big Bang Theory. Because lizard and Spock are added into the mix, there ends up being fewer ties. To play, find another person and have both of you hold a fist out. Then, pump your fists and count to 3. On 3, make the hand signal for either rock, paper, scissors, lizard, or Spock. Each hand signal wins against 2 of the other signals. Scissors cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes lizard, lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes scissors, scissors decapitates lizard, lizard eats paper, paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes rock, and rock crushes scissors. Whoever throws the winning signal wins! If both of you make the same signal, it’s a tie. To learn how to make the correct hand symbols, read on!
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