They just don't make games like they used to. Everything seems to be played either on a computer or TV. Remember when things were simple and we played 'Rock, Paper, Scissors?' The game was not only entertaining but also helped settle disputes when we were kids.

If you still play the game, we hope you do, here are four strategies (according to slate.com) for beating your next opponent...

#1.)  Control the tempo. 

It's easy to force people into predictable patterns when you don't give them time to think. So if you insist on a fast pace, the other person will often just default to "rock." 

You can also get people frustrated by setting a really slow pace, and they'll tend to fall into other kinds of patterns.  Either way, make them react to the pace you set.

#2.)  Exploit other people's lack of strategy. 

People think it's a game of chance but they don't play randomly.  Mainly because it's hard to force yourself to be random. So most beginners change their throw every time. 

But ironically, that's the biggest advantage you have in predicting someone's next throw.

#3.)  Do research. 

You could read books on game theory and Rock Paper Scissors but we'll make it simple: Just extend the game. Like by making it a 'best of five' or something. 

That gives you more time for the tempo and strategy stuff.  Also, men throw Rock most. Then Paper, then Scissors. Women go Rock . . . Scissors . . . Paper.

#4.)  Cheat.  

One shady technique is to throw the "turkey claw," where your hand is halfway between Paper and Scissors.  Then finish the throw according to what the other person threw.  Then you're always guaranteed at least a tie.

Do you still play or remember playing this classic game?

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