Rock, Paper, Awesome (RPA) is an investigation into ways of connecting spaces that are distributed physically, but connected socially and professionally, through member designed and fabricated tangible interactions. Using an open source, message-based technology framework, RPA allows members in each location to implement and develop their own set of tangible interactions and ambient representations that communicate the same core semiotics (the game itself) between spaces. The goal of RPA is to foster capacity within the community for designing and developing interesting interactions, thereby enabling the community to engage in creating and sharing more meaningful ambient and interactive elements that serve to bring their physical environments together.