Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors

Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors was a Splatfest event in Splatoon 3, accessed by downloading the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere from the Nintendo eShop. It was announced on 2022-08-10 and lasted for twelve hours, beginning at different times depending on the player's region. Players from different matchmaking regions were able to play together in overlapping times.

The results were announced on 2022-08-28 at July 27, 2024.

Details
The Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere is a free demo that allows players to play the Splatoon 3 tutorial, walk around Splatsville, and participate in the Splatfest. The software was launchable starting on 2022-08-25, allowing the plaza to be explored, but players could not participate in the Splatfest until 2022-08-27.

Due to being available before the full release of Splatoon 3, there is no record of this Splatfest in SplatNet 3.

Stage Rotations
Before the Splatfest began in Europe (the earliest timezone where it started), the stage rotations displayed Scorch Gorge and Eeltail Alley globally. Afterwards, the rotations in every region were as follows:

Tricolor Turf War did not rotate during the duration of this Splatfest, instead staying on Sturgeon Shipyard.

Halftime Report
At the halfway point in the Splatfest, Deep Cut revealed the team currently with the most overall Clout, used to determine the team team plays the role of defense (and starting in the center of the stage) during Tricolor Turf Wars.

Each region has a different Halftime Report due to each Splatfest's start time differing depending on the region.

Quotes
"How about that Splatfest World Premiere! First, the idea of a 3-way Splatfest is mind-blowing. And the theme? A statistical exploration of the benefits of Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors? We're swooning. Scientifically."

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

"SRL here with your last-minute reminder: the Splatfest World Premiere is going live today at 9am PT! Will you bank on the reliability of #TeamRock? Try to shred the competition with #TeamScissors? Or fold, flap, and flutter your way to the top with #TeamPaper?"

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

Before the Splatfest
Shiver: Huge news. I've got the Splatfest World Premiere theme! ROCK. PAPER. SCISSORS!

Frye: YESSS! We'll finally know which one is the all-time winner!

Shiver: Game on! Get ready for Team Rock to show off our unbreakable will.

Frye: Write it in permanent ink on fancy paper...Team Paper for the win!

Big Man: Ay! Ay! (Team Scissors is the sharpest! Picking scissors is always the best move.)

Frye: Hooold up. There's no such thing as the "best move" in Rock Paper Scissors!

Big Man: Ay? Ay. (No? But I'm pretty sure I always win whenever I pick scissors.)

Shiver: Um, have you ever heard of "rock"? It's literally the most solid choice.

Frye: I broke a rock once. Sell me on this...

Shiver: Rock is the shape of a triumphant fist held high. It's solid. Stable. A firm foundation. It's-

Frye: I'ma stop you right there. If that's all you've got, consider me Team Paper!

Big Man: Ay? Ay? (Paper? Really?)

Frye: Paper can fold into sharp shapes! And you can write DEVASTATING things on paper.

Big Man: Ay. Ay! (No, no. Scissors are strongest! They're already sharp! No folding required!)

Shiver: Not when you make scissors out of your fingers. But a "rock hand" is pure power!

Big Man: Ay! (B-but finger scissors are complicated! They, uh...work your mind? And stuff...)

Shiver: Do you even have fingers?! Suddenly you're the finger expert around here?

Big Man: Ay! (I made up my mind, which is strong, thanks to finger scissors. Team Scissors!)

Frye: Big Man...that is the most...COMPELLING argument I've heard. I'm sold!

Shiver: Whatever. Don't bring weak finger scissors to a rock fight. This is in the bag!

Frye: Ooo, bags are made of paper. I'm back to Team Paper! All about that pulp life!

Big Man: Ay! (Scissors make confetti, which I will shower you all with at my victory parade!)

During the Splatfest
Shiver: The Splatfest World Premiere is on now! Choose a team-Rock, Paper, or Scissors?

Big Man: Ay! (Join on the fun by choosing a team at the Pledge Box in the square!)

Splatfest Results
Shiver: Yesss. Team Rock wins it!

Frye: Ooo! It was so close though!

Big Man: Aaay! (Too close for comfort. Like using a rock for a pillow.)

Shiver: Big Man, that makes no sense. Anyway, congrats Team Rock! What a battle!

Frye: Shout out to Team Paper! We almost turned 'em into pulp.

Big Man: Ay! (Don't forget Team Scissors! Deep Cut thanks you, uh, deeply...)

Shiver: And that's a wrap on the Splatfest World Premiere. Well played, everyone!

Frye: Can't wait for the next one!

Big Man: Ay, aaay! (Thanks for your support! Hope to see you soon!)

Trivia

 * This was the first Splatfest won by the team represented by Shiver.
 * Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors, as well as the Splatfests of the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere (Cake vs. Ice Cream and Rock vs. Pop), are the only Splatfests to last less than 24 hours.
 * However, it is only the third shortest Splatfest in the series, lasting for twelve hours instead of the previous Splatfests' four hours.
 * This is the first Splatfest to feature three teams instead of two.
 * This is the first global Splatfest in which Europe was able to participate first.
 * Japan started first in Pokémon Red vs. Pokémon Blue/Green, Mayo vs. Ketchup (2017), Trick vs. Treat (2018), Fam vs. Friend, and Hare vs. Tortoise.
 * North America and Oceania started first in Action vs. Comedy, Squid vs. Octopus (2018), Hero vs. Villain, and Knight vs. Wizard.
 * All regions started simultaneously in Fancy Party vs. Costume Party, Callie vs. Marie, Chaos vs. Order, Mayo vs. Ketchup (2020), Chicken vs. Egg (2020), Trick vs. Treat (2020), and Super Mushroom vs. Super Star.
 * This Splatfest got placed on the same date as World Rock Paper Scissors Day.
 * While the theme was officially announced near the end of the Splatoon 3 Direct, the Jellyfishs seen during the reveal of Anarchy Rainbow wore the Splatfest Tees depicting the teams.
 * Although it is hard to make out, This Splatfest theme is featured in the Expansion Pass trailer for Wave 1: Inkopolis.