
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,978
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Offensive Adult Party Game
- 3–18 players
- 1 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2019

2021
Rules assistance for Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition
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Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 1–3 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jeff Kornberg and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
For millions of years, people have been forced to play the time-honored game of Rock Paper Scissors with their hands, cheapening the experience and insulting its distinguished heritage. UNTIL NOW. We are proud to finally give this decorated game the deluxe edition it deserves. The game features: • A raw, amethyst geode • European embroidery scissors • Gold metallic performance paper Including: • Art by Beth Sobel (Wingspan, Viticulture) • A deep, mythological lore by Chip Theory Games • An insert by Game Trayz • And a solo mode designed by David Turczi
Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition supports 1–3 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition is 1 minute. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition has a complexity rating of 4.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Solo / Solitaire Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition are: Jeff Kornberg. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Rock Paper Scissors: Deluxe Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.