The 4th Annual 2008 ‘Australian Rock Paper Scissors Championships’ (ARPSC) Regional, State & Territory Qualifying Rounds begin in May.  Please see 2008 competition & venue details here.

The Australian Qualifying Round & Aust National Grand Final staged on Saturday 9th of August at ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Tavern’, Gold Coast, QLD.

Along with a wealth of fame and admiration from RPS peers, some great prizes are up for grabs including trips to the National Final for State/Territory Champs, &, the major prize of an overseas Trip for one to Toronto, Canada for the Australian Champion to attend and compete in the 7th annual 2008 World RPS Championships & vie for the title & the CAN$10,000.00 prize pool.

ARPSC competition entry is free, unless charity fundraiser, and registration will be accepted on the day/night of competition.  Players are encouraged to enter a team, themed if desired, or just fly solo.  

2007 Queensland & National Champ Ricky Sheahan aka ‘Balboa’, a 20 year old left hander from Brisbane, put his best hand forward at the World Champs managing a place in the top 16.

ARPSC competition rules are governed, maintained and approved by the World RPS Society (WRPSS) under the guidance and authority of the World RPS Steering Committee.  

For full 2008 ARPSC details & other essential RPS info, please visit: www.rpsaustralia.com

List of cities and venues available here 

Camden Riversharks have a great RPS promotion going on  May 3rd that they are doing in conjunction with Mr. C. Urbanus's Philly City League. Sounds like a great way to spend a spring afternoon. More information is available on the rpscityleague website

Wine Goddess and RPS Hero Naomi Brilliant is not only the mastermind behind the fighting for fun in a Winey World anti- establishment Roshambo Winery, but is also the founder of the longest running Rock Paper Scissors competition in the United States. Every June, players from around North America and often abroad pack up their fists and head up to wine country to enjoy the dichotomy of a this relaxed yet intense, fun yet fierce event.

The 6th annual competition will take place at high noon in the new Roshambo Tasting room with a $1600 prize purse. Tickets are $20 . If you have never had a chance to compete at a real RPS event before, Roshambo will be your perfect introduction to the fun vibe that you expect from people that care about creating the best possible player experience.

More inforomation is available at roshambowinnery.com