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Rock, Paper, Scissors (Tournament)

This energizer turns the classic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors into a lively tournament. Players cheer for their winning partners, creating a fun atmosphere as they compete in escalating rounds until a champion is declared.

Duration
5m–10m
Group size
Any people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Pair up participants.

  2. 2

    Play Rock, Paper, Scissors until one player wins.

  3. 3

    The winner seeks a new opponent, and the loser becomes their fan.

  4. 4

    The winner competes against the new opponent with their fan cheering.

  5. 5

    Continue pairing winners against new opponents and building fan bases.

  6. 6

    Repeat until only two players remain, who then compete for the final victory.

Tips

  • Encourage enthusiastic cheering to boost energy levels.

  • Keep the game moving quickly to maintain excitement and engagement.

  • Consider using music to create an uplifting atmosphere.

Variations

You can introduce themed rounds or special gestures to add more fun.

Where it fits

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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