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

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