import random #importing random module

while True: #iterate loop 
    user_action = input("Enter a choice (rock, paper, scissors): ") #take input
    possible_actions = ["rock", "paper", "scissors"]
    #using random function
    computer_action = random.choice(possible_actions)
    print(f"\nYou chose {user_action}, computer chose {computer_action}.\n")  #display both outputs what is selected by you and computer


#conditions to check who won the game
    if user_action == computer_action: 
        print(f"Both players selected {user_action}. It's a tie!")
    elif user_action == "rock":
        if computer_action == "scissors":
            print("Rock smashes scissors! You win!")
        else:
            print("Paper covers rock! You lose.")
    elif user_action == "paper":
        if computer_action == "rock":
            print("Paper covers rock! You win!")
        else:
            print("Scissors cuts paper! You lose.")
    elif user_action == "scissors":
        if computer_action == "paper":
            print("Scissors cuts paper! You win!")
        else:
            print("Rock smashes scissors! You lose.")
#take input for playing again
    play_again = input("Play again? (y/n): ")
    if play_again != "y":
        break