This article originally appeared on MIT Press Reader. This is an excerpt from veteran game designer Greg Costikyan’s book “Uncertainty in Games.” Unless you have lived in a Skinner box from an early ...

It's a game that's used to settle debates around the world. But when it comes to 'rock, paper, scissors', what is the best ...

For most of us, rock-paper-scissors is just a game. But scientists see it differently — and thanks to a new study, they think they've figured out how you can win more consistently. But first, you'll ...

Rock-Paper-Scissors works great for deciding who has to take out the garbage. But have you ever noticed what happens when, instead of playing best of three, you just let the game continue round after ...