Two-Hand Rock–Paper–Scissors

Materials

• None

How to play

1. Face a partner and practice revealing both hands, then withdrawing one so only one remains.
2. On the first cue, show any sign on each hand. The two signs may match or differ, such as rock right and paper left.
3. Look at both opposing signs and decide which of yours to keep. Do not change a revealed hand’s shape.
4. On the second cue, both withdraw one hand simultaneously. Compare the remaining signs as ordinary rock–paper–scissors. Restart from the beginning on a tie; first to three wins ends the game.

Ways to adapt

Preschool children: practice choosing one of an adult’s two hands. Younger primary school children: slow cues. Older primary school children: compete without discussion.

Sources and references

• ほいくis 両手じゃんけん じゃんけんポイポイ ↗