Rock Paper
Rock-Paper-Scissors Game in Java
This program is a console-based Rock-Paper-Scissors game, where the player competes
against the computer. The computer makes a random selection, and the game determines
the winner based on the rules:
Rock beats Scissors
Scissors beats Paper
Paper beats Rock
Features
Supports Rock, Paper, Scissors choices
Randomized computer moves
Looped gameplay until the player decides to exit
Score tracking (optional enhancement)
Source Code:→
import java.util.Random;
import java.util.Scanner;
class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
Random random = new Random();
String[] choices = {"rock", "paper", "scissors"};
while (true) {
// Get user input
System.out.print("\nEnter rock, paper, or scissors (or 'exit' to quit): ");
String userChoice = scanner.nextLine().toLowerCase();
// Exit condition
if (userChoice.equals("exit")) {
System.out.println("Thanks for playing! Goodbye!");
break;
}
// Validate user input
if (!userChoice.equals("rock") && !userChoice.equals("paper") &&
!userChoice.equals("scissors")) {
System.out.println("Invalid choice! Please enter rock, paper, or
scissors.");
continue;
}
// Computer's choice
String computerChoice = choices[random.nextInt(3)];
System.out.println("Computer chose: " + computerChoice);
// Determine winner
if (userChoice.equals(computerChoice)) {
System.out.println("It's a tie!");
}
else if (
(userChoice.equals("rock") &&
computerChoice.equals("scissors")) ||
(userChoice.equals("paper") &&
computerChoice.equals("rock")) ||
(userChoice.equals("scissors") &&
computerChoice.equals("paper"))
){
System.out.println("You win! ");
} else {
System.out.println("You lose! ");
}
}
scanner.close();
}
}
How It Works
1. The user enters "rock", "paper", or "scissors".
2. The computer randomly selects one of the three choices.
3. The program compares the choices and determines the winner.
4. The game runs in a loop until the user types "exit".
How does Random class work in Java:→
In Java, the Random class, located within the java.util package, is used to
generate pseudo-random numbers of different data types like integers,
doubles, floats, and longs, essentially providing a way to create seemingly
unpredictable values within your program; you can create a Random object
and use its methods to retrieve these random values based on a seed value that
determines the sequence of generated numbers.
Key points about the Random class:
• Purpose: To generate random numbers for various applications like
shuffling lists, simulating events, or creating randomized tests.
• How it works: The Random class uses a mathematical algorithm to
produce a sequence of numbers that appear random but are actually
based on an initial "seed" value.
Creating a Random object:
Random randomGenerator = new Random();
Common methods:
nextInt(int bound): Generates a random integer between 0
(inclusive) and bound (exclusive).
nextDouble(): Generates a random double value between 0.0
(inclusive) and 1.0 (exclusive).
nextLong(): Generates a random long integer.
nextFloat(): Generates a random float value
