Play Hand Duel

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Runs fully in your browser. Scores are saved on this device only.

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How to play

Pick rock, paper or scissors on each round. Rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, paper beats rock. First to three round wins takes the match. "Clever" mode looks for patterns in your last five throws.

Tips & strategy

Humans rarely throw the same symbol three times in a row — so the clever AI will bet against it. Break your own patterns: start a streak to bait the AI, then change.

Good for

  • Settling any-size decision (who does the dishes).
  • Quick ice-breaker round between work tasks.
  • A first-ever game for absolute beginners — no reading needed.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AI random?

In Easy mode, yes. In Clever mode it tracks the distribution of your last throws and tilts its pick against your most common move.

Does the score reset?

After each match. Your "matches won" count is kept in your browser for the session.

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