🎰 Java Slot Machine

A simple console-based Slot Machine game written in Java. Place your bets, spin the reels, and see if you hit the jackpot!

Features

• 🎮 Interactive command-line gameplay
• 💰 Starting balance of $100
• 🔁 Continuous betting until balance runs out or user quits
• 🪙 Winnings based on matching symbols:
  • "10": Jackpot — 200% return!
  • "7": 50% return
  • "5": 40% return
  • "3": 30% return
  • "1": 20% return

How to Run

Prerequisites

• Java 21 (OpenJDK)
• IDE (optional but recommended): JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA

Steps

1. Clone the repository or download the SlotMachine.java file.
2. Open JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA.
3. Click on File > Open..., and select the folder containing SlotMachine.java (e.g., slot-machine/).
4. IntelliJ will detect it as a Java project. If prompted, select Java 21 SDK.
5. To run:
   • Right-click on SlotMachine.java
   • Choose Run 'SlotMachine.main()'

Or run manually via terminal:

javac SlotMachine.java
java SlotMachine

Game Rules

• You start with $100.
• Minimum bet is $1.
• After each spin, if all four symbols match, you win based on the symbol type.
• If not, you lose the bet.
• You can keep playing as long as you have balance and choose to continue.

Developer Notes

• Written in plain Java (no external libraries)
• Easily extendable with more symbols or bonus features
• Contains basic error handling for invalid inputs and insufficient funds

Tech Stack

• Java Version: OpenJDK 21
• IDE Used: JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA

Project Preview

********************************
  WELCOME TO JAVA SLOT MACHINE
  SYMBOLS: 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1
********************************
YOUR CURRENT BALANCE: 100.0
PLACE YOUR BET AMOUNT: 10
SPINNING...
5 | 5 | 5 | 5
YOU WON 40% OF THE BETTING MONEY!
YOU WON $4.0
YOUR CURRENT BALANCE: 94.0

📜 License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.