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What is Gnoshambo?
Gnoshambo is abstract rock-paper-scissors. You submit short “shapes” — people, places, things, or ideas — instead of gestures.
An AI judge compares what everyone submitted and picks a winner with brief reasoning.
How to Play
- Get challengers (in Play) or join a Throwdown.
- Enter a shape.
- Lock it in.
- The judge reveals the outcome and reasoning.
Modes
Play
Solo: you vs challengers.
Throwdown
Live lobby: 2+ players; the host triggers judging when everyone is ready.
Daily
One daily prompt or challenge.
Favorites
Saved rounds you can revisit.
Judging (quick version)
- The judge picks a winner among the shapes submitted in that round.
- Reasoning is short on purpose.
- Results can feel creative or persona-driven — that’s expected.
Troubleshooting
- Can’t find a lobby code?
- Check for typos; codes expire after 24 hours.
- Stuck?
- Refresh, or use “Refresh now” on Throwdown.
- Mobile tips
- Share the link; toasts appear briefly; scroll if needed.
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