rock paper and..

scissors! I am not sure if everyone enjoys the game so much as I do. Interestingly, there is a sure shot strategy to win that game. While rock feels the strongest, there are ways to get around it by using paper and thereby opting for scissors (in the sense move expecting your opponent to move in a particular direction). While three variables makes a simple equation, I wonder how the dynamics would change if we include fire and water balloon in this game (for the ignorant souls, watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S season 10). This theory could extend itself to nots and crosses, I guess. More of this is here: