This course builds a classic Rock Paper Scissors game in Python using a modular programming method for a beginner-level coder.

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After learning the basics of Python, it’s a great idea to complete at least one hands-on project where you can build something from scratch using Python. This course offers the opportunity to build a basic but classic Rock Paper Scissors game, command-line style.

You’ll begin the course by looking at the end product and then building the game step-by-step, adding one tiny feature in each lesson. This way, you’ll add one or two helper functions to the codebase and then test them individually in the main controller function. Because of this modular approach, you’ll finish coding the game efficiently and professionally.

By the end of the course, you’ll have one complete hands-on project in Python added to your profile. That’s a great start!

Mini Course: Build Rock Paper Scissors with Python

# What have we got?

We have set up a function to print the introduction of the game. This is our inventory of already created functions:

```Python
# Function to display game instructions
def display_instructions():
    print('Welcome to Rock Paper Scissors.\n')
    print('The rules are simple:')
    print('1. Rock beats scissors')
    print('2. Scissors beat paper')
    print('3. Paper beats rock')
```


The next step is to ask the user about the number of rounds. This specifies how many times our game will run. 

# What’s next?

We need to create a function that asks users to input the total number of rounds they want to play and store it in a variable. These are the steps we need to perform in this task:

- Take the input from the user and store it in a variable.
- Converting the input string to an integer.
- Return the variable.

> **Note:** You may assume the user will only provide a number when prompted.

# Try it yourself

Write your code in the code widget below and click the “Run” button to execute your code.

If you’re unsure how to do this, click the “Show Hint” button.

Learn how to specify the number of rounds.

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Get the Number of Rounds

What have we got?