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RPSLS Rules

Learn how Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock works before jumping into a match.

RPSLS Rules Diagram

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock is an expansion of the classic Rock Paper Scissors game. Instead of three choices, players can choose from five options: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, or Spock.

Each option defeats two others and is defeated by two others.

Winning relationships:

  • 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

Players choose one option. The computer randomly selects another option. The winner is the first one to reach 10 points which are determined by the relationships listed above.