I need help with a game called "sticks"...go figure(!)

Help! I have just started using Java, and already I need to create a simple game, but I am having problems already.
The game is designed for 2 player with the one human player and the computer. Players alternatively take sticks from a pile, the player taking the last stick loses.
Any Ideas?
Many Thanks...
Dr. K

If I take a stick and then smash the computer to pieces with it, do I win???

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