Capstone: Number Guesser

Build a number guessing game using everything you have learned

Capstone Project: Number Guesser Game

Project Overview

Build a complete number guessing game! You'll use variables, input, conditionals, loops, random numbers, and functions — all the concepts from this course.

The Rules

The program picks a **random number** between 1 and 100

The player guesses a number

If the guess is **too low**, the program says "Too low! Try again."

If the guess is **too high**, the program says "Too high! Try again."

If the guess is **correct**, the program says "Correct! You got it in [N] tries!" and exits

Step-by-Step Plan

**Import random** — Add `import random` at the top to use `random.randint(1, 100)`

**Generate the secret number** — `secret = random.randint(1, 100)`

**Track the number of tries** — `tries = 0` (accumulator pattern!)

**Create a loop** — Use a `while` loop that continues until the player guesses correctly

**Get the player's guess** — `guess = int(input("Your guess: "))` (remember to convert!)

**Compare and respond** — Use if/elif/else to check if the guess is too low, too high, or correct

**Increment tries** — `tries += 1` each time

Starter Code

The starter code has the basic structure. Complete the missing parts!

python

import random

secret = random.randint(1, 100)
tries = 0

# Your code here!
# Use a while loop that keeps asking for guesses
# Compare each guess to the secret number
# Give feedback: too low, too high, or correct

� **Hint:** A `while True:` loop with a `break` when correct works perfectly here!

Example Run

Your guess: 50
Too high! Try again.
Your guess: 25
Too low! Try again.
Your guess: 37
Too high! Try again.
Your guess: 31
Correct! You got it in 4 tries!

Extra Challenges (if you finish early)

Add a **difficulty selection** at the start (Easy: 1-50, Medium: 1-100, Hard: 1-500)

Give the player a **limited number of attempts** (e.g., 7 tries = Hard mode)

At the end, ask "Play again?" and restart if they say yes

💡Need a hint? (4 available)

#1Use a while True loop and break when they guess correctly

#2Convert input to int: int(input(...))

#3Track tries with the accumulator pattern: tries += 1

#4Use if/elif/else for too low / too high / correct

🔑Show solution (try it yourself first!)

import random

secret = random.randint(1, 100)
tries = 0
print("I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100...")

while True:
    guess = int(input("Your guess: "))
    tries += 1

    if guess < secret:
        print("Too low! Try again.")
    elif guess > secret:
        print("Too high! Try again.")
    else:
        print(f"Correct! You got it in {tries} tries!")
        break

✏️ Code Editor

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📤 Output

Write your solution and click "Run Code" to test it!

🎯 Project mode: try to build the complete solution yourself. Use hints if stuck!

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