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

• Speed Quarters — Race to bounce quarters into glasses
• Arm Wrestling Drinking — Arm wrestling where loser takes shots
• Video Game Loser — Loser of game drinks
• Card Flip Showdown — Betting on card flips
• Puzzle Race — Complete puzzle first
• Racing Game Drinking — Lap times mean drinks
• Finger Flick — Flick coins to knock opponent's off the table
• Darts Drinking — Dart scores for drinks

From Our Blog

• Unforgettable Weekend Party Ideas to Keep the Fun Rolling — When the weekend rolls around, you know it’s time to let loose and have some fun. Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering with close friends or a full-blown party, having a lineup of exciting games c...
• Weekend Party Ideas That'll Kick Off Your Weekend Fun — If you're looking to throw an unforgettable weekend party, you've come to the right place. After years of hosting shindigs where laughter echoes into the early hours, I've gathered some epic party ide...
• Game Spotlight: Brewing a Night of Laughter and Libations — Hey, party thrower! Ready to light up your next get-together with games that mix hilarity and a bit of buzz? Whether you're planning a chill night with friends or a full-blown bash, these games are yo...

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