LizardSpock

LizardSpock is a rule in a game that expands upon the traditional rock-paper-scissors. In this expanded version, there are five possible choices: rock, paper, scissors, Lizard, and Spock. The game follows a set of winning conditions where each choice defeats two other choices.

The rules of LizardSpock are as follows: Scissors cuts Paper, Paper covers Rock, Rock crushes Lizard, Lizard poisons Spock, Spock smashes Scissors, Scissors decapitates Lizard, Lizard eats Paper, Paper disproves Spock, Spock vaporizes Rock.

LizardSpock was popularized by an episode of the television show "The Big Bang Theory," where it was presented as a favorite game of the character Sheldon Cooper. The creators of the game are Sam Kass and Karen Bryla. They developed it as a way to add more complexity and strategic depth to the simple rock-paper-scissors game.

The game has found its way into various digital applications and is sometimes used in real-life decision-making processes where a simple, impartial method of choosing between options is needed. Its inclusion in popular culture has led to widespread recognition and understanding of its unique set of rules. The game's appeal lies in its logical, albeit whimsical, interconnectedness of choices.