Ultimate Bet has launched a game called Roshambo on their software which essentially is a me vs. you rock, paper, scissors type game. Off the top of my head, what are they thinking? I am not sure if they are doing this as a joke, but it appears they aren’t. Basically how it works and two players sit down at a table and play a best of three match based on the money they put in the pot before the session begins. Whoever wins the majority of the three matches claims the pot, minus a 10% rake taken by Ultimate Bet of course, which seems a little high considering the limits are as low as 10 cents per match.

Here is an excerpt from Ultimate Bet regarding the new game:

What is Roshambo?

There’s a good chance you’ve played Roshambo before. Sure, maybe it wasn’t online. But we’re willing to bet that you’ve played this popular decision-based game somewhere in your career as a fun seeker.

Commonly referred to as Rock, Scissors, Paper, Roshambo is used to settle scores and make selections when a simple coin toss or drawing straws just doesn’t seem fair. Which friend gets the extra ticket to tonight’s playoff game? Roshambo to find out. Who’s stuck driving tonight? Roshambo and discover the loser.

Hmm ok honestly I am still trying not to laugh, but I will probably test this game out. One way I can see it working is to settle scores with those annoying friends who think they are the best at everything. Maybe Ultimate Bet is really smart by doing this. I can see this game putting players on extreme tilt at which point they hit the blackjack tables or the poker rooms and blow their bankrolls.

Anyways if you want to try Roshambo, you can start playing it here.

Here is a picture of what the Roshambo table looks like: