i got a problem about calculation... this is my problem... $score = 0; //this is come form random choose by computer. if(condition) { $result = 1; } elseif(condition) { $result = -1; } else { $result = 0; } //calculate the value of result as score. $score +=$result i want to this repeat calculate as long as i need... but i need the $score will be change value to the next calculation. example; //first calculate $score = 0 $result= 1 so $score +=$result = 0+1 = 1 //second calculation $score=1 //come from first calculation $result=1 =2 //third calculation $score =2 //come from second calculation $result=-1 =1 so how do i change the value of $score after calculation to be the total value and bring it to the next operation. please help me... i have try so many time but i don't, how to change it.... the value of $score do not change..... thanks.....