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Python rock, paper, scissors

Lesson 6 of 6

Python

9-12 yrs, 11-14 yrs

Combine skills from the previous lessons to turn your micro:bit into an electronic simulation of a popular game of chance.

Key learning:

  • I can use text-based coding to program a rock, paper, scissors game.  
  • I can explain how combining inputs, variables, random numbers, and selection can make a game. 
  • I can adapt my program to make my own game.

Computer systems:

Input/output

Sensors

Programming:

Randomisation

Selection

Text-based programming

Variables

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1from microbit import * 
2import random 
3
4while True: 
5    if accelerometer.was_gesture('shake'): 
6        random_number = random.randint(1,3) 
7        if random_number == 1: 
8            display.show(Image.SQUARE_SMALL) 
9        elif random_number == 2: 
10            display.show(Image.SQUARE) 
11        else: 
12            display.show(Image.SCISSORS)
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