🚀 DAY 105/150 – Number guessing game

 

🚀 Day 105/150 – Number Guessing Game in Python

A Number Guessing Game is a simple and fun Python project that helps beginners understand **random numbers, user input, conditional statements, loops, and comparison operators**.

In this post, we'll explore three different ways to build a Number Guessing Game in Python — from a basic version to a version with hints and limited attempts.

Method 1 – Basic Guess

The simplest version generates a random number between 1 and 10 and asks the user to guess it.

import random n = random.randint(1, 10) g = int(input("Guess: ")) print("Correct!" if g == n else "Wrong!")

Sample Output

Guess: 7

Correct!

Explanation

`import random` imports Python's random module.

`random.randint(1, 10)` generates a random integer between 1 and 10.

`input()` takes the user's guess.

`int()` converts the entered value into an integer.

The conditional expression checks whether the guess is equal to the generated number.

If both numbers match, `"Correct!"` is displayed; otherwise, `"Wrong!"` is displayed.

This is the easiest version and is perfect for understanding the basic concept.

Method 2 – Guess With Hint

We can make the game more interactive by telling the player whether their guess is too high or too low.

import random n = random.randint(1, 10) g = int(input("Guess: ")) if g < n: print("Too Low!") elif g > n: print("Too High!") else: print("Correct!")

Sample Output

Guess: 4

Too Low!

Explanation

The program first generates a random number between 1 and 10.

The player enters a guess.

If the guess is smaller than the secret number, `"Too Low!"` is displayed.

If the guess is greater than the secret number, `"Too High!"` is displayed.

If neither condition is true, the guess must be correct, so `"Correct!"` is displayed.

This version introduces **if, elif, and else**, making the game more interactive.

Method 3 – Number Guessing Game With 3 Attempts

We can make the game more challenging by giving the player only three attempts.

import random n = random.randint(1, 10) for i in range(3): g = int(input("Guess: ")) if g == n: print("🎉 Correct!") break else: print("❌ Game Over!")

Sample Output

Guess: 3

Guess: 8

Guess: 6

🎉 Correct!

Explanation

`random.randint(1, 10)` generates the secret number.

`for i in range(3)` allows the player to make a maximum of three guesses.

Inside the loop, the user enters a guess.

If the guess matches the secret number, `"🎉 Correct!"` is displayed.

The `break` statement immediately stops the loop when the correct answer is found.

The `else` block belongs to the `for` loop. It executes only when the loop finishes all three attempts without encountering `break`.

If the player fails all three attempts, `"❌ Game Over!"` is displayed.

This version introduces an important Python concept: **`for...else`**.

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Comparison of Methods

| Method                  | Best For                               |

| ---------------          | -------------------------------------- |

| Basic Guess           | Understanding random numbers and input |

| Guess With Hint     | Learning conditional statements        |

| 3 Attempts              | Practicing loops and `break`           |

🔥 Key Takeaways

* `random.randint()` can be used to generate a random number.

* `input()` allows the player to enter a guess.

* `if`, `elif`, and `else` help compare the user's guess with the secret number.

* `for` loops can be used to provide multiple attempts.

* `break` stops the game when the correct number is guessed.

* Python's `for...else` can detect when all attempts are completed without success.

* Number Guessing Game is a great beginner project for practicing Python fundamentals.

🚀 **Stay tuned for Day 106 of the #150DaysOfPython series!**