Discrete, or Distinct, element modelling, DEM, is used to investigate the effect of particle shape on hopper flowrate. Firstly, simulation results using a model based on spherical particles are validated against solid discharge rates predicted by the modified Beverloo equation. The validated model is then used to investigate the shape effects on discharge rate from a flat bottomed rectangular hopper. Two regular rounded polyhedral particles are studied. The discharge rate varies significantly with particle shape. A reduction on flowrate of up to 49% and 41% is observed for tetrahedral and octahedral particles, respectively. The effects of friction, cohesion, and damping on flowrate are also investigated with DEM.