Rock, Paper, Scissors

While Randy and I were teaching Danny how to play "Rock, Paper, Scissors", I decided to see what the great world wide web had to offer on such a topic (isn't google just amazing?). I stumbled across the World RPS Society website. My favorite area was on Game Basics, especially about the Internationally Recognized Throwing System (IRTS) and the section on "The Prime."

My favorite part under Game Basics was this:

The World RPS Player's Responsibility Code

1. Safety First! Always ensure that all players have removed sharp jewellery and watches.
2. Ensure agreement, before the first round, on priming conventions (we recommend the standard 3 prime shoot).
3. Always establish what is to be decided or whether the match is to be played for honour.
4. Pre-determine the number of rounds required to win the match (remember odd numbers only).
5. Encourage novice development by explaining blunders in judgement with a mind towards being helpful. Don't berate.
6. Think twice before using RPS for life-threatening decisions.
7. Always respect foreign cultures. When abroad consider yourself an ambassador of the World RPS Society.

Don't you love numbers 1 and 6? Who knew there were so many aspects to this game?