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Guess the Number Game in Python

Introduction

Are you new to programming and looking for your first project to help solidify your understanding? A great way to start is by building a simple game. In this blog, we’ll walk you through creating a "Guess the Number" game using Python. This project will help you get hands-on experience with basic Python concepts like loops, conditionals, and input handling.

What is the "Guess the Number" Game?

The "Guess the Number" game is a simple yet effective way to practice your coding skills. The game randomly selects a number between 1 and 100, and your goal is to guess the number. The game gives feedback after each guess—whether it’s too high, too low, or correct.

Video Tutorial

To help you better understand the process, we’ve created a step-by-step video that demonstrates how to build this game. You’ll find text instructions alongside Python code execution, making it easy to follow along.

Step-by-Step Python Code

Below is the Python code for creating the "Guess the Number" game. You can follow along with the video to build this project.

import random

# Welcome message
print("Welcome to the Guess the Number Game!")
print("I have picked a number between 1 and 100. Can you guess it?")

# Generate a random number
number_to_guess = random.randint(1, 100)
attempts = 0  # Counter for guesses

# Loop for user to keep guessing
while True:
    try:
        user_guess = int(input("Enter your guess: "))
        attempts += 1  # Increase attempts
        
        if user_guess < number_to_guess:
            print("Too low! Try again.")
        elif user_guess > number_to_guess:
            print("Too high! Try again.")
        else:
            print(f"Congratulations! You guessed the number in {attempts} attempts.")
            break  # Exit loop if guess is correct
            
    except ValueError:
        print("Invalid input! Please enter a number.")
    

How to Get Started

To run this code on your own machine:

1. Install Python: Make sure you have Python installed. Download it from python.org.
2. Write the Code: Copy the provided code into a Python IDE such as **IDLE**, **VS Code**, or any other text editor that supports Python.
3. Run the Program: Save the file and run it. The program will ask you to guess a number between 1 and 100.

Enhancing the Game

Once you’ve built the basic game, you can enhance it by:

• Adding a visual interface using `tkinter` or `pygame`.
• Adding difficulty levels, letting the user choose between easy, medium, and hard modes.
• Persisting scores and displaying high scores.

Conclusion

This simple project is a great starting point for anyone new to Python programming. It introduces foundational concepts like loops, conditionals, input handling, and randomness. By following this guide and the accompanying video, you’ll be able to build your own "Guess the Number" game confidently.