Rock Paper Scissors Variants - Mukjjippa, RPS Lizard Spock, and More

Rock Paper Scissors is not just one game. Korea has Mukjjippa, Odd-Even, and Hana-Bbaegi; the English-speaking world has the famous 5-option Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock from The Big Bang Theory. Here is the Gababo guide to RPS variants.

Mukjjippa (Korean traditional variant)

After winning a normal RPS round, the winner calls "Muk!" (rock), "Jji!" (scissors), or "Ppa!" (paper) while throwing a shape. If both throw the same shape, it is a tie and continues; if different, a new round starts. A psychological extension that turns short RPS into a longer mind game.

Odd-Even RPS

Both players show 1-5 fingers simultaneously. One side calls Odd, the other Even, and the total determines the winner. No draws — 50/50 odds, great for quick decisions.

Hana-Bbaegi (One-hand Pull)

Two-handed RPS variant. Both players throw two shapes simultaneously, see the opponent's two hands, then "pull" one hand to use for the duel. Reads the opponent's pull pattern — much deeper than basic RPS.

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock

Five-option RPS popularized by The Big Bang Theory. • Scissors cut Paper, decapitate Lizard • Paper covers Rock, disproves Spock • Rock crushes Scissors, crushes Lizard • Lizard eats Paper, poisons Spock • Spock vaporizes Rock, smashes Scissors Draw probability drops to 1/5, making single-throw matches more decisive.

Practical Uses of RPS Variants

RPS variants are used for more than just gaming: • Drinking games — penalty selection • Dining out — who pays • School/work — chore order, presentation order • Quick decisions — who drives in a carpool • Tournaments — seeding and bracket order Gababo's friend invite mode lets you settle these decisions remotely.

Related Guides

• Basic RPS rules: /rules • How to play: /how-to-play • How to win RPS (strategy): /strategy • RPS psychology: /psychology • History of RPS: /history