Youre going to make a Guess the Number game. The computer will think of a random number from 1 to 20, and ask you to guess it. The computer will tell you if each guess is too high or too low. You win if you can guess the number within six tries.

This is a good game to code because it uses random numbers, loops, and input from the user in a short program. Youll learn how to convert values to different data types, and why you would need to do this. Since this program is a game, well call the user the player. But user would be correct too.

Sample Run of Guess the Number

Heres what the program looks like to the player when run. The text that the player types in is in bold.

Hello! What is your name?

Albert

Well, Albert, I am thinking of a number between 1 and 20.

Take a guess.

10

Your guess is too high.

Take a guess.

2

Your guess is too low.

Take a guess.

4

Good job, Albert! You guessed my number in 3 guesses!