Stake's Rock Paper Scissors Casino Game 2025

We all know the game Rock Paper Scissors, from the childhood matches we played to pass the time, to current settlings of basic squabbles, like who gets to ride shotgun or which movie to see.

It's fun, it's simple, and now it's available as an original crypto casino game courtesy of Stake.

What it's got in this incarnation are all the familiar elements we know and love from the prototype, plus some special twists - most pertinently the ability to tally up consecutive wins, to reach cash payouts of up to 1,027,604.48X your bet.

But first things first. Whether you're feeling nostalgic just at the thought of it, or are looking for a new way to gamble, this Rock Paper Scissors review delivers all the ins and outs of the game. This includes unique features, why it makes a great pick, and of course, all our recommendations for how to optimise play.

Game highlights:

• Simple and familiar game concept
• Potential for very high rewards - Top prize of 1,027,604.48X your bet
• Can bet in fiat or crypto currencies
• Free play available
• Quick rounds for fast, fun action
• Option to keep gambling after a win, or cashout
• Flexible betting limits
• High RTP of 98%
• Available exclusively at Stake casino

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Rock Paper Scissors Basics and Rules

You probably know the rules of the game instinctively, but just as a refresher, the basics of Rock Paper Scissors involve three basic symbols.

1. Rock. Represented by a closed fist.
2. Paper. Represented by a flat hand with all fingers extended.
3. Scissors. Represented by a fist with the index and middle fingers extended to mimic the blades of scissors.

In standard play, it's a you versus a friend or two setup. However, in the Stake version of the game, it's you against the machine. That being said, wins (or losses) are determined the same way, as in:

• Rock crushes scissors.
• Paper covers rock.
• Scissors cut paper.

So like we said, the basics of which symbols beat the others remains the same. Rock beat scissors. Paper beats rock. And scissors beat paper. But there are some small nuances to keep in mind when playing Rock Paper Scissors online.

First of all, remember, this is a gambling game. So you are going to place an actual bet to play (it's not just about honour or solving an argument here). This is done on the left side of the screen, when you have the game open in the field labelled 'Bet Amount'.

Next, you will need to choose your symbol, either the rock, paper, or scissors icon which you can see below in that same betting field tab, or at the bottom of the main gameplay screen. If you prefer, you can select the 'Pick Random Hand' option, to let the game decide which symbol you'll be playing for you.

Once you're ready, click on the bright green 'Bet' button, to see how your hand unfolds.

Place your bet in the field labelled 'Bet Amount', choose your symbol, then click 'Bet' to actually play. Select your symbol either from the 'Manual' tab or at the bottom of the playing board.MoreLess

If you lose, the round's over, and your bet sum is deducted from your bankroll.

If you win though, you can either choose to click the 'Cashout' button and collect on your winnings. Or, you can try your luck for a higher payout, and keep playing, on what's essentially the same round. That is, you can actually change your symbol now, but your bet will stay in place.

The benefit of doing this is that each time you choose to continue, and win again, the multiplier increases. So for example, your initial win will be a 1X multiplier, move up to 1.96X on the next win, then doubles each time from there, to a game max of a 1,027,604.48X win.

Interesting note: While not exactly around since the beginning of time, Rock Paper Scissors is said to date back to the Han Dynasty in China (206 BCE – 220 CE). Originally known as shoushiling, over time, the game spread to Japan, where it evolved into what is known as jan-ken, using the rock, paper, and scissors hand gestures we recognise today. By the early 20th century, it spread beyond East Asia and gained popularity in the West, and has since become a near universally enjoyed game.

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Sound interesting? Why not give it a try, right now. This way, you can get a feel for the mechanics as you move from real life to machine-based play (i.e. your computer or phone vs. friendly play with pals), as well as a sense of how the multipliers work, before you move on to real money bets.

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Rock Paper Scissors Stake Game Betting Limits

The beauty of Stake originals - besides being unique gambling games - is the fact that they have virtually no betting limits. You can bet, for all intents and purposes, as much or as little as you like.

The exact amounts vary to a degree between the different fiats and cryptos, but are generally as low as $0.01 and up to more than a million! This is the same for the Rock Paper Scissors game as much as classics such as Mines, Plinko, and Crash.

You can either type in a sum in the 'Bet Amount' field, or to speed things up, choose options, like '½', '2X', or 'Max', to adjust the value in between rounds.

Rock Paper Scissors Game Paytable

While Rock Paper Scissors doesn't have a traditional paytable like online slots, it does have a definitive way of paying out. That is, in progressive multipliers.

Each winning hand will pay you a certain multiplier, starting at 1X your bet, and then advances from there, at a predetermined rate, up to a massive 1,027,604.48 multiplier.

To achieve this you will of course need to be fantastically lucky, and more importantly perhaps, have nerves of steel, as it is a long road of continuous wins you'll need to rack up to land this top prize.

If that top 1,027,604.48X multiplier prize seems both huge and familiar it's because it's the exact same as the top reward in the Stake Flip original casino game.

Special Rock Paper Scissors Features

The special feature of Rock Paper Scissors is its uniqueness factor, being an original Stake casino crypto game that is.

Other than that, it's special in that it has an extraordinary top potential prize. Plus, you have the option to cash out at any point following a win. This gives you a strong element of decision making along the way, as well as, one might argue, a decent degree of control. The game also has that 'Pick Random Hand' button, which can save you making the choice, if you really want to leave things up to fate.

And like all Stake original games, Rock Paper Scissors has the auto play function, which can be found under the 'Auto' tab. Just note, the game automatically opens to the 'Manual' tab, so you'll need to toggle on over to there.

These are the fields you can set when playing Rock Paper Scissors in auto play mode.MoreLess

Here you can set your 'Bet Amount', 'Hands per Bet', and the 'Number of Bets' you'd like automatically placed consecutively, from zero to essentially infinity. There are also control fields to help restrict losses, or collect on wins that you deem to be enough. Both by the way, highly recommended if you're going this route.

Streamers Who Play the Original Rock Paper Scissors Casino Game

Realistically, all Stake originals quickly gain an audience, thanks to the casino's strong relationship with the streaming world.

As such, it won't be too hard to find clips of top talent playing this fun crypto game, often with wagers higher than we can admittedly afford, which is part of the appeal. While Kick is an excellent platform for finding Stake streamers and catching live sessions and past clips, you can also check out YouTube for sessions of influencers like QuickTM, WoodsBets, and Toaster doing their thing, complete with colourful commentary and their own tips.

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Rock Paper Scissors Strategy and Tips

Speaking of tips. Here are a few for you.

While it appears to be a game of chance, in live play, some people develop Rock Paper Scissors strategies based on anticipating their opponent's next move - either because they know them well or can sense their next move from a physical tell. In the online version, however, that's near impossible as there are no visual cues, like reading your opponent's face, so nix that.

And since this version is a provably fair game there is absolutely no way of predicting what comes next. It is completely and inherently and intentionally random.

As such, all you can do is make wise decisions for yourself. This means, you need to be doing a few things.

1. The first of course, is good bankroll management. That is, depositing and wagering only what you can afford (to lose). Within that budget you also need to establish your goals. Do you want to play for longer with smaller bets, or are you willing to put a lot of money on a single round or two for greater thrills?
2. Also, since this game lets you cashout at regular intervals, you need to think about what you consider enough for you. For example, while you may be happy to start off with a 1X multiplier and slowly build up your bankroll, it's completely legit to try to press your luck a little further over time, and go for bigger prizes or even that top 1,027,604.48 multiplier should you be so lucky.

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Play Rock Paper Scissors on Stake Mobile Casino

Another important point - don't let location limit you. Rock Paper Scissors is perfectly suited for gambling on the go. As in mobile casino play.

That's because it's a browser-based game. In fact, the whole Stake casino experience is browser based. That means you just visit the casino from any browser - like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox - and play from there. This can be on your work computer (don't worry, we won't tell the boss), or any mobile device such as your cell phone or tablet, on any operating system of course, including Android and iOS.

Online Rock Paper Scissors Game FAQs

To summarise any further information you may be searching, we've put together a short FAQ section, so you can drill down to the exact details you desire, at a glance. Once you're finished reading, we highly recommend a few rounds in demo mode, then you're absolutely good to go to begin the real thrill of real money play.

1. Where can I play Rock Paper Scissors online?
2. Is this online version the same as a standard Rock Paper Scissors game?
3. How does Stake's original differ from in-person Rock Paper Scissors play?
4. Which hands win in the Stake Rock Paper Scissors game?
5. How do I increase the multiplier in this Rock Paper Scissors game?
6. What's the top prize that Rock Paper Scissors pays?
7. Which currencies can I use for betting on Rock Paper Scissors at Stake?
8. Is Rock Paper Scissors a crypto game?
9. Will I need a VPN to play Rock Paper Scissors at Stake?
10. Why would I opt for 'Pick Random Hand' rather than choose my own symbol?
11. When should I 'Cashout' from a Stake Rock Paper Scissors game?
12. Is Rock Paper Scissors fair?
13. Does Rock Paper Scissors have good odds?

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1.) Where can I play Rock Paper Scissors online?

There are undoubtedly multiple online versions of Rock Paper Scissors around, including simple apps if you really search around. But what we're talking about here is the real deal. That is the best of breed, original crypto version of the game. And that is only available within the virtual walls of the master of the domain, the one and only Stake casino.

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2.) Is this online version the same as a standard Rock Paper Scissors game?

Yes and no. There are definitely many similarities between the Stake Rock Paper Scissors game and the one you play in-person with friends. Especially the main rules of which symbols beat which. That being said, there are also some significant differences.

First of all, while the Stake version is certainly fun, it's not only about passing the time here, or a quick and fair way to make decisions between two people, like the coin toss manner in which it's used.

Instead, this version offers you the opportunity to win cash prizes from small to very large sums. In addition, there are some special features like consecutive wins, and auto play, which are of course very different from the original. And perhaps most importantly, you don't need anyone else to enjoy it. It's just you versus the machine.

3.) How does Stake's original differ from in-person Rock Paper Scissors play?

Like we said, the Stake interpretation of the game is different in that it's for real money prizes, played against the software, has a multiplier effect on consecutive wins, a cashout anytime option, and the auto play mode - none of which are available when playing with friends. Well, maybe the real money gambling bit.

But in our opinion, in any event, it's just enough the same yet different to make it the perfect sweet spot of familiar yet interesting.

4.) Which hands win in the Stake Rock Paper Scissors game?

The basic game rules are the same in the Stake original version of Rock Paper Scissors as the one played in "real life". That means in terms of winning hands:

• Rock loses to paper, but beats scissors.
• Scissors lose to the rock, but beat paper.
• Paper loses to scissors, but beats the rock.

Note: In the Stake version, even if you choose to continue playing out the round to rack up a winning streak, you can change your symbol with each step.

5.) How do I increase the multiplier in this Rock Paper Scissors game?

You don't actually increase the multiplier in Rock Paper Scissors, the software does it for you. But semantics aside, the way the multiplier increases is systematic, following each consecutive win.

While you can't determine if you'll win or not, you can choose whether or not you continue playing after a win, and if so, potentially increase the multiplier on your subsequent win. So you do have some agency in that.

As for the amounts, the multipliers are set by the software, and are always increased at the same rate. Win once, you get a 1X multiplier. Twice in a row, 1.96X. Three times in a row, 3.92X. And so forth.

6.) What's the top prize that Rock Paper Scissors pays?

The game maxes out at a 1,027,604.48X your bet win, but there are lots of numbers in between. This means that there is plenty of prize potential in this game, especially considering there is virtually no limit on how much you can bet.

So if you're lucky, even if you don't reach that top multiplier, you could potentially enjoy a multi-million-dollar payout.

7.) Which currencies can I use for betting on Rock Paper Scissors at Stake?

Stake casino primarily operates using crypto currencies. For example, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, USD Coin, Binance Coin, Ripple, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Solana, and more are accepted for funding (and winning) when gambling here.

That being said, this operator doesn't leave those who prefer more traditional currencies in the dark, working with popular fiats like Indian rupees, Canadian dollars, Japanese yen, and a handful of others as well. This option will be location dependant, so make sure to check your Stake casino wallet for availability, or contact their customer support for further guidance.

8.) Is Rock Paper Scissors a crypto game?

Yes, Rock Paper Scissors is a crypto game in that it's a game that integrates blockchain technology, in this case crypto currencies for betting and winning prizes. It also uses the provably fair algorithm, which is another popular aspect of crypto gaming, showing the fairness of results through seed generation and hashing, in a way that you can see.

9.) Will I need a VPN to play Rock Paper Scissors at Stake?

Stake.com operates under a Curacao gaming license and is available in many countries worldwide. However, due to local gambling laws and regulations, it is blocked in several countries. As such, if you're located in a country where Stake is blocked, you'll need a VPN (virtual private network) to access the platform.

Using a VPN will basically mask your actual IP address and make it appear as if you're accessing the internet from a different location where Stake is permitted. While not 100% permitted by Stake, it's a workaround that many have successfully used.

It's also worth noting that Stake operates a separate social casino platform called Stake.us, which is available in the United States (excluding some specific states). This platform doesn't involve real money wagering, but it does have ways to play and win.

10.) Why would I opt for 'Pick Random Hand' rather than choose my own symbol?

The reality is that Rock Paper Scissors is an entirely random luck game. So it doesn't really matter which symbol you pick when playing; even if you have a strong gut feeling, it's nor here nor there.

As such, you may want to choose your symbol, or make the game even more random by letting the software pick for you. It's kind of like when you buy a lottery ticket. Some people have their lucky numbers they always play. Some have lucky numbers that change based on circumstances. And some want the machine to pick their numbers for them, believing in the absoluteness of the concept of luck.

11.) When should I 'Cashout' from a Stake Rock Paper Scissors game?

Knowing when to click the 'Cashout' button in the Rock Paper Scissors game is key. But also not obvious. And to a degree it depends on your bet size, bankroll, and goals.

For example, some people may want to collect as many small prizes as possible to come up with a nice, tidy win sum. Others, however - like the casino streamers out there - may be committed to reaching the higher multipliers of the top tier prizes, and even the potential of reaching that 1,027,604.48X your bet win.

The matter of cashing out, hence, is a balancing act you'll need to figure out for yourself, though with any bet size accommodated, you'll have plenty of room to try different things, as you work to discover your sweet spot.

12.) Is Rock Paper Scissors fair?

When gambling with real money, fairness is always a concern. That's why you should only play at licensed online casinos, which Stake is. So that's a good starting point.

In addition, the Rock Paper Scissors game itself uses an RNG to determine the results of each round of the game, adding to the fairness effect. Plus, if you look to the bottom right corner of the game screen, you'll see the 'Fairness' link, which leads you to the provably fair algorithm (don't worry, there are instructions there to help figure it out if you need them).

13.) Does Rock Paper Scissors have good odds?

Yes, with a 98% RTP, the Stake casino original Rock Paper Scissors definitely has good odds. 98% is well above your average online slot game, though admittedly on par with the high odds of other Stake originals like Flip and Pump, though slightly below that of Diamonds, which at 98.29% is particularly high.

A return to player of 98%, by the way, means that on average, for every $100 wagered on that game over the long term, $98 is paid back to players in winnings. This leaves the casino with a house edge of just 2% (100% – 98%), which is considered good odds.

Our Expert Opinion on the Stake Original Rock Paper Scissors

Short and sweet, in conclusion, we highly recommend Stake casino's online version of the Rock Paper Scissors game.

It's quick, convenient, simple, and fun, with enough special elements to set it apart from its namesake inspiration, but enough familiarity to eliminate any learning curve or frustration.

Plus, you can play for just about any sum, and in theory, if you bet enough and have both nerve and luck on your side, you can win massive cash prizes.

So head on over to Stake now to see what all the rage is about, and get in a few rounds of this classic reborn for crypto gamblers, to decide for yourself.

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