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