No.118
Newspaper Rock–Paper–Scissors
Japanese name: 新聞じゃんけん
Materials
- One newspaper sheet per person
How to play
- Space one newspaper sheet per player on a flat, non-slip floor. Everyone stands with both feet on their sheet.
- Play rock–paper–scissors against the facilitator. Losing players fold their sheet in half; wins and ties leave it unchanged.
- Try placing both feet on the folded sheet. No one-foot balancing or holding onto someone. Step off whenever it feels unsafe.
- Players unable to stand safely become supporters. End after five contests or when one player remains. Unfold the sheets and bring everyone back.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: do not stand on paper; see whether a handprint fits instead. Younger primary school children and older: limit folding to about four times.