Playing Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock with Arduino

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Bazinga!

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Sam Kass and Karen Bryla knew each other too well to keep playing traditional games of rock, paper, scissors. As a result, the duo devised a geeky adaption to satisfy their needs for competition and amuse their inner sci-fi fanatic.

Unknowingly though, their game would be referenced on the CBS hit show The Big Bang Theory! After learning of the game, Maker Paul Swider put together his own visual representation of rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock using an Arduino-based schematic.

http://vimeo.com/105693409

Swider’s device utilizes an Anarduino kit along with an Arduino Uno (ATmega328) to allow for various programmed win conditions to occur. The user inputs their choice for the game with a button press, and the computer AI counters with a graphically displayed decision. The various graphical representations are shown upon an 8 x 8 Matrix LED.

Now, let’s watch Sheldon explain the rules of the game for us…

So, the next time you find yourself looking to settle a dispute at home or around the office, head over to the project’s official Instructables page to learn how to build your own rendition of the game.