Rock Paper Scissors Online
Play rock paper scissors online against the computer with a live scoreboard. Free, instant, no download. Tap rock, paper or scissors and track your wins and losses.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
Pick your move — the computer picks at random. First to feel like a champion wins!
Play Rock Paper Scissors Online
Settle a debate, kill a few minutes, or test your luck against the machine. This rock paper scissors game lets you play instantly against the computer with a live scoreboard tracking your wins, losses and ties.
How to Play
- Tap Rock ✊, Paper ✋, or Scissors ✌️.
- The computer instantly picks its move at random.
- See who won the round and watch the scoreboard update.
- Keep playing as long as you like; tap Reset score to start fresh.
The Rules
Rock paper scissors is decided by a simple circle of wins:
| Move | Beats | Loses to |
|---|---|---|
| Rock ✊ | Scissors | Paper |
| Paper ✋ | Rock | Scissors |
| Scissors ✌️ | Paper | Rock |
If both players pick the same move, the round is a tie.
Is the Computer Fair?
Yes. The computer chooses each move with equal 1-in-3 probability using your browser’s random number generator, and it never sees your move before deciding. Over many rounds, you should expect roughly equal wins, losses and ties — that is the math of a fair game.
Is There a Winning Strategy?
Against a random opponent like this one, no strategy beats pure chance — every move wins one third of the time. The interesting strategy comes when you play humans, who tend to:
- Repeat their last winning move.
- Switch after a loss.
- Throw rock first more often than expected.
Watching for those patterns gives a small edge against real people, but here the computer is unpredictable by design.
Why We Still Love It
Rock paper scissors has been used for centuries to make quick, fair decisions — from settling who does the dishes to choosing who kicks off in a game. It needs no equipment, no setup and no referee. This online version keeps that spirit, adds a scoreboard, and runs entirely in your browser. Pick a move and see if luck is on your side.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play rock paper scissors?+
Each player picks rock, paper or scissors at the same time. Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock. If both pick the same, it is a tie. In this online version, you tap a move and the computer picks at random.
Is the computer's move random?+
Yes. The computer chooses rock, paper or scissors with equal probability using your browser's random number generator. It does not see your move first, so every round is fair.
What beats what in rock paper scissors?+
Rock crushes scissors, scissors cut paper, and paper covers rock. Remember it as a circle: each move beats one and loses to another, so no single move is best.
Is there a winning strategy for rock paper scissors?+
Against a truly random opponent like this computer, no strategy improves your odds beyond chance. Against humans, players often unconsciously repeat patterns, so watching for habits can give a slight edge.
Does the scoreboard reset if I reload the page?+
Yes. The scoreboard tracks wins, losses and ties for your current session and resets when you reload the page or tap Reset score. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.