The Big Bang Theory

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock: The Rules

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Raj and Sheldon engage in a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock'

Monday 08 June 2009

For literally weeks, people all across the globe having been playing 'Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock', the vastly superior alternative to the classic, yet limited, 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' game - as popularised by Sheldon Cooper.

So how does it work?

Well, much in the same way as the classic game, only with a little more to remember. Each player, on the count of three, must extend their hand in a shape corresponding to one of the five moves.

These are: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard and Spock.

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock

The winner of each round is the player whose move 'beats' the other player's. The possible outcomes are:

Scissors cuts Paper
Paper covers Rock
Rock crushes Scissors
Rock crushes Lizard
Lizard poisons Spock
Spock smashes Scissors
Scissors decapitates Lizard
Lizard eats Paper
Paper disproves Spock
Spock vaporises Rock

The winner is the first player to win a pre-decided number of rounds - usually the best out of three.

Enjoy.

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  1. Why do you show this when we can't see any episodes? (Ditto The Simpsons, Back to You..) Is there some EU law that says US programmes have to be shown outside prime time? Everybody Loves Raymond at 7.30 am - when Big Brother's not on.
    Posted by RMQualtrough on 27/07/2009 11:54:30
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  2. Anyone knows if E4 is planning to show some catchup on series 2 anytime soon. I missed some of the initial episodes and would like to be able to see them. Thanks
    Posted by Charly on 20/07/2009 10:30:38
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  3. My friends have actually started calling me Sheldon. I dont know whether thats a compliment or an insult :P
    Posted by Chloe on 02/07/2009 23:34:05
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  4. C4 needs to correct some sources: Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock was a game developed by Samuel John Kass of NJ.
    Posted by jmw on 29/06/2009 19:51:38
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  5. As a big star trek fan, i love this game it is brilliant :D i love big bang theory, sheldon is my fav character !!! I watch this every thurs on E4!
    Posted by Caroline on 24/06/2009 00:54:57
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  6. Possably the best American comedy show since Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in. It even makes British people laugh!!! Which for American humor is outstanding!!! I already have the series 1 DVD and have watched it with friends and a chineese, (Sheldon style,) many times.
    Posted by Aleinkoch on 16/06/2009 23:56:14
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  7. From the first moment I saw that episode I knew that I had to learn this game. For C4's next channge they should find the rules for Bart and Homer's game of "Scrabbleship"! :D
    Posted by Rachel on 16/06/2009 23:38:35
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  8. Hahahaha
    Posted by anika on 15/06/2009 15:51:01
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  9. so what makes these guys geeks again?
    Posted by Awsome on 09/06/2009 21:05:03
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  10. lol, now instad of playing the normal Rock, Paper, Scissors I play Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock which is way better. It may be harder to remeber but it is certanly more fun. PS Penny is hot!
    Posted by Hot Stud on 09/06/2009 21:03:05
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