Rock Paper Scissors Tournament - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 4-16 players that takes about 20-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

RPS tournament with drink penalties

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Bracket drawn. Matchups assigned.

How to Play Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

1. Create elimination bracket
2. Best of 3 for each match
3. Loser drinks 1 per game lost
4. Advance to next round
5. Semi-finals are best of 5
6. Finals are best of 7
7. Champion avoids all final drinks
8. Everyone else finishes something

Tips & Strategies

Watch for patterns. People repeat throws.

Variations

Double Elimination: Losers bracket. Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock: More options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about ties?

Redo until someone wins.

Is there any skill?

Reading opponents and patterns matters more than luck.

Players: 4-16 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: easy

Related Drinking Games

• Crossword Battle — Finish crossword or drink
• Speed Quarters — Race to bounce quarters into glasses
• Power Hour — Shot of beer every minute for an hour - can you last?
• Puzzle Race — Complete puzzle first
• Battleship Drinking — Battleship with drink hits
• Anchorman — Take turns as the anchor who finishes all remaining drinks
• Finger Flick — Flick coins to knock opponent's off the table
• Spoons for Two — Card matching race with one spoon at stake

From Our Blog

• Weekend Party Ideas That Guarantee a Good Time — Who doesn’t love a good party, especially on the weekend? It’s the perfect time to gather your friends, let loose, and enjoy some much-needed downtime. Whether you're planning a low-key gathering or a...
• Weekend Party Ideas You’ll Love Anytime — So you’re thinking about throwing a killer weekend party, huh? Whether you’re looking to blow off some steam after a long week, celebrate something special, or just hang out with your favorite people,...
• Travel Games That Keep the Fun Flowing — Traveling is great, but let's face it, those long hours of waiting at the airport or sitting in the backseat can get pretty dull. That's where travel games come in. With a few nifty games in your back...

Browse more Two Player drinking games or see all drinking games.