It would seem that technology is finally beginning to offer RPS players a more advanced self-training method than playing in front of the mirror. Steve at Grathio.com has released the full specs and instructions on building a playing glove that learns and adapts to your playing style and hand mannerisms. Although there has not been an official ruling from the World RPS Society on the item (likely because our techies don't have the chops to build one), there is no doubt this item will likely be on every serious player's wish list.
Tim Conrad and the "Elite 47" Dominant at the Dance, Yanis repeats as Street RPS Champion!
How often have you played your best friend in RPS? A thousand throws. Ten thousand throws? For every last piece of pizza and shotgun seat? Now how often have you played your best friend for a World Championship in front of a record crowd with $7,000 on the line? That was the unlikely finish to an amazing 2009 Yahoo! Rock Paper Scissors World Championships as Tim Conrad took the championship in an head-to-head showdown with his teammate and lifelong best friend Tom Butkin. Decked out in a patriotic muscle suit, Conrad waded through the sold out crowd of 512 competitors in Toronto to end up having to face his teammate and fellow Michigander in one last duel. It was a dominant performance by Conrad who combined a scissors-exclusionary strategy with a lethal Avalanche - Bureaucrat combination to win a decisive victory in straight sets. However the clear victors were "The Elite 47" who claim the first all-American final, the first all-team final, and the highest overall team finish ever.
It speaks to the depth of this years competition that this amazing story was just one of many surprises the night held, including the repeat of Toronto Canada's Yanis as Street Champion. After the street championship in 2007 and a top-16 finish in 2008 Yanis built a truly epic stake of street winnings for one last match to take the $1,000 street prize, where he noted that he's posted almost all of his strategies and theory on the society's own Bullboard.
It was a night of 1,000 stories and we hope the over 900 competitors and spectators who joined us for this unforgettable night took home one of their own. We also welcome you to share your photographs and thoughts on this years tournament by e-mail to champs@worldrps.com
To all pro RPS athletes in Toronto - and around the world - and to 2009 World Champion Tim Conrad we congratulate you on throws well played. This dance truly brought down the house.
FINAL MATCH 2009 Yahoo! Rock Paper Scissors World Championships Toronto, Canada CONRAD BUTKIN
ADVANCE ORDERING CLOSED. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR - THE TOURNAMENT WILL SELL OUT SO COME EARLY.
Welcome pro RPS athelets from across the world to lovely Toronto, Canada for the "Dance of Hands", the 2009 Yahoo! World Rock Paper Scissors Championship! We here at the society wish that you all have a memorable World Championships weekend.
At the moment there are a very small number of competitor tickets available at the door for $40. These will sell out quickly so we encourage competitors who do not have a ticket to arrive as early as possible at the Steamwhistle. Doors open to the public at 7pm and those in line will be first come first served for the remaining competition slots. Spectator tickets for $20 are available at the door.
Because some competitors have asked, the WRPS is officially supporting #rps09 as the official Twitter tag for this year's tournaments, we look forward to seeing competitors reports from the field!
There had been whispers, rumors, hushed conversations in darkened alleyways. Now there is a date, a location, and a goal. The "Dance of Hands" returns to the historic Steam Whistle brewery on Saturday, November 14th, 2009. Mark your calendars, book your travel, and start your training because competitor tickets are available... now.
Have you ever taken it to the next level and competed in Rock Paper Scissors?
Have you ever been to the World Rock Paper Scissors Championships or any other higher level Rock Paper Scissors competition?
If you have said ‘yes’ to any of the above, I would like to hear from you. I am a graduate student in the department of Sociology at the University of Calgary, and I am doing research on the ‘sport’ of competitive Rock Paper Scissors and the people who are involved with or compete in such events.
I am seeking participants to take part in a one-on-one interview. The interviews are informal and will last approximately one hour. Your identity and any information you provide will remain both anonymous and confidential. If you would like more information on the research project, or would like to participate, please contact RPS Study
Have you ever played Rock Papers Scissors?Have you ever taken it to the next level and competed in Rock Paper Scissors? Have you ever been to the World Rock Paper Scissors Championships or any other higher level Rock Paper Scissors competition? If you have said ‘yes’ to any of the above, I would like to hear from you. I am a graduate student in the department of Sociology at the University of Calgary, and I am doing research on the ‘sport’ of competitive Rock Paper Scissors and the people who are involved with or compete in such events. I am seeking participants to take part in a one-on-one interview. The interviews are informal and will last approximately one hour. Your identity and any information you provide will remain both anonymous and confidential. If you would like more information on the research project, or would like to participate, please contact RPS Study (mailto:rps.study@gmail.com)
"ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS": TOSSING ONTO DVD THIS SUMMER! ALLIANCE FILMS TO RELEASE COMEDY ON AUGUST 18TH www.wayofthetosser.com
After garnering critical acclaim at numerous film festivals around the world, Mullen and Doiron, distributed Tosser in theatres across Canada in March 2008. Mullen and Doiron accompanied their film across the country, dressed up in character and held impromptu rock, paper, scissors contests along the way. The audience buzz and impressive media attention surrounding the release caught the eye of Alliance Films home video exec, Adrian Love and Naveen Prasad, VP of Televsion/On-line, who picked up the film with hopes of continuing the film’s successful Canadian run in ancillary windows.
“Tosser is a film that epitomizes the best of the comedy genre and is destined to become a cult classic,” said Prasad
Rock, Paper Scissors: The Way of the Tosser has garnered a loyal audience and repeat viewings, with its quotable quotes and a quirky comic style. Tosser is like “Flight of the Conchords” meets “FUBAR” and has “much in common with the work of Christopher Guest.” (Sneersnipe, UK) The DVD offers fans a bevy of bonus features including: The “Cult Tour” featurette, the “Making of” Tosser, interviews with the filmmakers, the “Rock, Paper, Life” rap music video, A Tossin’ Tutorial with Gary and Holly, bloopers, outtakes, deleted scenes and much more!
The success of Tosser has propelled Mullen and Doiron towards their second feature film “GravyTrain”.
We cannot thank the World RPS Society enough and all you RPS players out there for your constant support. Rock, Paper, Life Baby !!!
ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS : TOSSING ONTO DVD THIS SUMMER!ALLIANCE FILMS TO RELEASE COMEDY ON AUGUST 18TH www.wayofthetosser.com (http://www.wayofthetosser.com) After garnering critical acclaim at numerous film festivals around the world, Mullen and Doiron, distributed Tosser in theatres across Canada in March 2008. Mullen and Doiron accompanied their film across the country, dressed up in character and held impromptu rock, paper, scissors contests along the way. The audience buzz and impressive media attention surrounding the release caught the eye of Alliance Films home video exec, Adrian Love and Naveen Prasad, VP of Televsion/On-line, who picked up the film with hopes of continuing the film’s successful Canadian run in ancillary windows.“Tosser is a film that epitomizes the best of the comedy genre and is destined to become a cult classic,” said PrasadRock, Paper Scissors: The Way of the Tosser has garnered a loyal audience and repeat viewings, with its quotable quotes and a quirky comic style. Tosser is like “Flight of the Conchords” meets “FUBAR” and has “much in common with the work of Christopher Guest.” (Sneersnipe, UK)The DVD offers fans a bevy of bonus features including: The “Cult Tour” featurette, the “Making of” Tosser, interviews with the filmmakers, the “Rock, Paper, Life” rap music video, A Tossin’ Tutorial with Gary and Holly, bloopers, outtakes, deleted scenes and much more! The success of Tosser has propelled Mullen and Doiron towards their second feature film “GravyTrain”. We cannot thank the World RPS Society enough and all you RPS players out there for your constant support. Rock, Paper, Life Baby !!!
Play is now complete in the 5th annual 2009 'Australian Open Rock Paper Scissors Championships' (ARPSC).
After months of gruelling & mind numbing competition only one player would concur this war of attrition and inturn claim the prestigious title & take home the major prize of a trip to Canada to attend & compete in 8th annual 2009 World RPS Championships (WRPSC) in Toronto, 14th November.
Michael Stewart aka 'Senior Mick' a 40 year old motor vehicle salesman from Brisbane, QLD took out the Grand Final on Saturday 1st of August on the Gold Coast, QLD. Second place went to Cassie Freriechs aka 'Kickass Cassie' from NSW with Kat Hitchings aka Kat Power from New Zealand taking out third place. The tension in the main arena the players battled for the title was extremely intense and was only matched by the very vocal & appreciative crowd.
Preparation is already underway for the 2010 'ARPSC'. Players, coaches and trainers are now encouraged to hone their skills in the off season in order to put their best hand forward for the 2010 series.
For further 'ARPSC' & World Champs details & other essential RPS info, please visit: www.rpsaustralia.com
Play is now complete in the 5th annual 2009 'Australian Open Rock Paper Scissors Championships' (ARPSC).