Rock Paper Scissors 2027

The Excitement Returns!

Registration for the 2027 New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown Opens at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 13th.

New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown
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April 2 – 4, 2027
American Dream – East Rutherford, NJ

Try your hand (literally) at winning $10,000 by playing the world’s oldest dispute-resolving game – Rock Paper Scissors.

3 days, 384 competitors, and $25,000 in total prize money, with an amazing

$10,000 First Prize!

The third annual New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown brings the heat to American Dream with intense head-to-head battles, electric crowd energy, and one unforgettable championship moment. This is your shot to step into the spotlight and compete for the title and the $10,000 top prize!

Watch the 2026 promo video on the left to experience the excitement. 

REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2027!

The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown Hall Of Fame

2025 Winner

Kevin Wang
2025 RPS Winner

2026 Winner

Julio Rivera
2026 RPS Winner

This could be you

This could be you!
2027 RPS Winner

NJ Lottery RPS Throwdown

The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown features a

$10,000 First Prize!

The New Jersey Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown is a tournament where you compete by playing Rock Paper Scissors.  3 days, 384 competitors, and $25,000 in total prize money!

The Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown brings the heat with intense head-to-head battles, electric crowd energy, and one unforgettable $10,000 championship moment. Watch the sizzle reel to experience the excitement, the upsets, and the split-second decisions that changed everything. Now it’s your turn.

The NJ Lottery Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown puts $25,000 in total prize money on the line. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just feeling lucky, this is your shot to step into the spotlight and compete for the title and the $10,000 top prize!

Register and claim your spot in this year’s tournament before it fills up!

CLICK HERE to check out this great interview that appeared on WPIX featuring a past RPS Champion, John Daquino.

Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown

Learn How To Play and Win!

Learn the rules of Rock Paper Scissors and how you could take home your share of $25,000 in prize money!

Learn the rules