Energisers
Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
Everyone plays; whoever loses becomes the cheering fan of the winner, until two giant crowds back the final pair.
Quick answer
How do you run Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament with a team?
Everyone plays; whoever loses becomes the cheering fan of the winner, until two giant crowds back the final pair. Duration: 10 minutes. Group size: 10–300 people. Setting: Outdoor. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Group size
- 10–300 people
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Energy level
- High energy
- Materials
- Open space, A microphone for groups over 50
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Objective
Raise the energy of a large group in minutes, ideal after lunch or before a keynote.
Materials
- Open space
- A microphone for groups over 50
Step by step
- Everyone finds a partner and plays one round of best-of-three.
- The loser becomes the winner's fan and follows them, chanting their name.
- Winners find another winner and play again, fans included.
- Continue until two players remain, each with half the room behind them.
- Play the final on stage and celebrate the champion.
Facilitator tips
- Keep rounds fast: three seconds per throw.
- Ask the champion to share one tip for the day ahead.
Variations
- Evolution version: start as eggs, win to become chickens, then dinosaurs.
Accessibility
Can be played seated; fans can cheer from their seats. Keep noise in mind for anyone sensitive to loud rooms.
