In the Alex Kidd universe, Janken (Rock/Paper/Scissors to all you not 'in the know') is more than a game, it's that thin line between life and death.

From H. Hog, who I think Alex Kidd hates. Why, H. Hog's namesake is the reason Alex is a washout alcoholic bum!

I don't think he realizes the severity of losing at Russian Janken | No, I don't. Because I lost, dweebenheimer | Number one - I love the subtlety involved in the lake's name. Secondly, taking a Stone Slab into Lake Deep is pretty much only recommended for people who enjoy not breathing for long periods of time | Somehow, I just can't see the awesome power of a shiny hat | Err... Why not do that without all the janken nonsense?