Rock Paper Scissors

CSC 471 Final Project - Spring 2006

Mike Panian

The picture above shows a sample game of rock, paper, scissors being played between the player and a computer opponent.  The rules of the game are that each player choose from the three available forms of rock, paper, and scissors each with their distinct advantages.

Rock

Rock is represented as a closed fist with thumb resting on the edge of the other four fingers.  Rock always beats scissors but never beats paper.

Paper

Paper is represented as a stretched out flat hand with the palm facing downward.  Paper always beats rock but never beats scissors.

Scissors

Scissors is represented by an outstretched raised index finger with an outstretched lowered middle finger.  The ring and pinky fingers are both closed with the thumb above them.  Scissors always beats paper but never beats rock.

Controls

Camera:

w - move forward

a - strafe left

s - move backward

d - strafe right

mouse - hold button and move to change viewing direction

Game:

t - start the game ( timer )

f - choose rock

g - choose paper

h - choose scissors

q - quit game

Playing a game

To play the game you must first hit the 't' key to start the timer.  Now the timer will countdown for five seconds while you make your selection from rock, paper, or scissors.   Selections can only be made while the timer is counting down.  When the timer hits 0 the game will show your selection as well as your opponent's selection.  This will result in a message in the center of the screen to tell you how you did as well as adding one point to the winner's score.  From now on the timer will automatically begin a new round following a brief intermission until the game is exited.

References / Resources

1. NEHE - OpenGL tutorials, examples, and demos  http://nehe.gamedev.net/

2. Code for using fonts with GLUT  http://www.lighthouse3d.com

3. Ali BaderEddin - Code for a printf like way of using fonts with GLUT  http://www.codeproject.com

4. Zoë Wood - Code for loading textures http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~zwood/

5. Sky box used in program as well as many other variations http://www.scentednectar.com/skyboxes/