$response = param('response'); $win = param('win'); $lose = param('lose'); my %correct_rhyme = ( 'arrow' => 'sparrow', 'axe' => 'wax', 'shield' => 'field', 'spear' => 'tear', ); if($game eq "Fight") { my $correct = $correct_rhyme{$response}; if ($response eq $correct) { ++$win; } else { ++$lose; } if ($win <= 9 && $lose <= 10) { # Removed for brevity ... } }