Can Rock, Paper, Scissors Be Reinvented with New Rules?

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The forum discussion revolves around a reimagined version of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors, where participants propose objects that "beat" the previous object in a creative and logical manner. Specific rules are established to maintain the integrity of the game, including prohibitions against time travel, the use of fictional objects, and repeating previously used items. The conversation showcases a variety of imaginative responses, such as "Thermite burns computer" and "Gamma ray bursts kill all life on Earth," while also addressing the complexities and paradoxes that arise from the game's rules.

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  • Understanding of logical reasoning and sequential argumentation
  • Familiarity with basic chemistry concepts (e.g., thermite reactions, acid-base neutralization)
  • Knowledge of game theory principles and strategy
  • Ability to follow and contribute to structured discussions in online forums
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  • Research the principles of game theory and its applications in competitive scenarios
  • Explore chemical reactions relevant to the objects mentioned, such as thermite and acid-base reactions
  • Investigate the history and variations of Rock, Paper, Scissors and similar games
  • Learn about the impact of rules on gameplay dynamics and player strategy
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This discussion is beneficial for game designers, educators in logic and reasoning, and enthusiasts of creative problem-solving who enjoy exploring unconventional game mechanics.

  • #181
Hammer beats superluminal RV
 
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  • #182
Rules beats Hammer
 
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  • #183
Greg Bernhardt beats rules
 
  • #184
chroot beats Greg Bernhardt
 
  • #185
hacker beats chroot
 
  • #186
Bill gates beats hacker
 
  • #187
Melinda beats Bill
 
  • #188
Time magizine beats Melinda
 
  • #189
paper shredder beats time magazine
 
  • #190
Nuclear waste dumb beats paper sherder
 
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  • #191
Armadillo devours nuclear waste
 
  • #192
Chevy truck (with gun rack) runs over armadillo.
 
  • #193
Chi Meson said:
Chevy truck (with gun rack) runs over armadillo.
I know. It's so sad..:cry:
 
  • #194
Chi Meson said:
Chevy truck (with gun rack) runs over armadillo.
Tank blows up Chevy Turck with gunrack
 
  • #195
Dont cry he's not dead
chevy chase chases speeding chevy whilst on vacation , lampoons and distroys it with shoulder launched armadillo which survived being run over by chevy after it was geneticlly altered and made stronger after eating nuclear waste.:)
 
  • #196
Armadillo bites a teenage nerd so that he mutates and becomes Armadilloman but then kills do the his new 24-7 job of crime fighting
 
  • #197
Time kills armadillo.

Wait, is this allowed? Rules state going back in time isn't, but it doesn't say anything about going forward in time...
 
  • #198
Too late...
 
  • #199
rocketboy said:
Time kills armadillo.
Hammer!

Time can be applied to anything animate.

Leprosy beats armadillo.
 
  • #200
leper colony beats Leprosy
 
  • #201
ant colony eats leper colony.

(That one disgusts myself)
 
  • #202
anteater eats ant colony.
 
  • #203
mallet(hammer)[/color]beats anteater
 
  • #204
Incenerator beats mallet.
-scott
 
  • #205
The Sun beats incenerator
 
  • #206
Blair promises to aid any surviving ants, the news of the world shows video of the sun beating the incinerator.
 
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Scott1 beats George W. Bush in presidential elections:approve:
 
  • #208
scotts or scott2 if you read the second s backwards beats scott1.
-scott

Edit: Better yet scott_alexsk beats scott1 in posts.
 
  • #209
scott_alexsk said:
scotts or scott2 if you read the second s backwards beats scott1.
-scott

Edit: Better yet scott_alexsk beats scott1 in posts.
:confused: :confused:
I have no Idea what your talking about.

Edit:I think I have more post then you
https://www.physicsforums.com/search.php?do=finduser&u=42611
 
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Mk beats scott_alexsk in posts.
 

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