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How to use Rock Paper Scissors

  1. Solo mode: pick rock, paper or scissors and the computer chooses randomly.
  2. Local mode: two players take turns on one device without seeing the other move.
  3. Online room: create a room, share the link, and each player joins from their own device.
  4. The host starts a round. Both players have ten seconds to pick.
  5. Winner is decided when both moves are locked or the timer expires.

Example uses

  • Settling a tie remotely.
  • Quick team icebreaker.
  • Practising probability with a familiar game.
  • Party tournament brackets.

Fairness and probability

Computer moves are chosen uniformly from rock, paper and scissors. In online rooms, moves are hidden until both players have locked in or the timer expires.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account?

No. Rooms are identified by a code or URL, and players are remembered by a browser-generated ID.

How long do rooms last?

Rooms are kept alive while the Durable Object has active connections or recent requests. Inactive rooms may hibernate but can be reopened by the same room code.

Accessibility

  • Rock, paper and scissors buttons have clear labels.
  • Round status is announced by a live region.
  • Reduced-motion mode disables move animations.