Product Description

Toward the end of the millennium, the World Rock Paper Scissors Society had fallen on hard times. Long gone were the heady days when an RPS champion would be honoured by a tickertape parade. By the time brothers Graham and Douglas Walker joined in the late 90s, the society had been reduced to little more than a loose collection of drinking companions with a common interest. It was then that Graham and Doug decided to take the helm and re-chart the course of the World RPS Society by bringing its teachings to the masses via the Web. Relying on their background in advertising, they established a website (www worldrps.com) and began a campaign to increase membership and return the World RPS to its former glory. In 2002, they achieved their greatest coup yet: rebuilding the International World Championships of Rock Paper Scissors. Now they have written THE OFFICIAL ROCK PAPER SCISSORS STRATEGY GUIDE, covering the complete RPS scene from the playground to the pro level, including RPS culture around the world, the history of the World RPS, basic rules and game fundamentals, the personality behind each throw, secrets of the RPS masters, and how to set up your own local club and tournament.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136128 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Can it really be taken this seriously??
To those who see RPS as a tournament game to be played professionally, I'm sure this book will be a useful tool in mastering the surprisingly detailed techniques and strategies. For me on the other hand (someone who can't yet decide whether the whole thing is just an elaborate joke) it is written with a level of sarcasm, and takes itself so seriously that it's genuinely a laugh-out-loud funny read! I found myself absorbed in the advanced psychological detail of a game I have always associated with boredom on long car journeys, and bartering for sweets in the playground. Enjoy!

Spooftastic!
Just like the movie Rocky Balboa, this book judges the fine line between self-parody and not taking a ridiculous subject too seriously to perfection.

There are some principles in here that can help you. A pub in Newcastle has a happy hour where you can choose to toss a coin or take on the barman at rock papers scissors for half price drinks. Basic psychological techniques herein will be invaluable for these purposes.

Don't worry though, tongues here are firmly inserted in cheeks. The book genuinely is hilarious and if you're wondering whether you'll enjoy it or not, you almost certainly will. Play you for a fiver!