#functions go here

def yes_no(question):

    """Makes a yes or no question"""

    while True:

        response = input(question).lower()

        # check what the user answers yes / no / y / n
        if response == "yes" or response == "y":
            return "yes"
        elif response == "no" or response == "n":
            return "no"
        else:
            print("please enter yes/no")


def instructions():
    """Prints instructions"""

    print("""
*** Instructions ****

Beat me in rock paper scissors to win!
    """)

#Main routine

#ask the user if they want instruction (check they say yes/no)
want_instructions = input("Do you want to see the instructions ").lower()

# Display the instructions if the user wants to see them
if want_instructions == "yes":
    instructions()

print()
print("Program continues")