Python - 16

Python - 16: Random Numbers & Simple Games

Python can generate random numbers, which is useful for games, simulations, and unpredictable results.

Your challenge: Generate a random number, build a simple guessing game, and compare the player's guess with the secret number.

Import the random module

Use import random so your program can use Python's random-number tools.

Generate a random number

random.randint(1, 10) returns a random whole number from 1 through 10, including both ends.

Convert the player's guess

input() gives you text, so use int(guess) before comparing the answer with a number.

Check the result

Use an if statement to check whether the guess matches the secret number. Use else for the incorrect answer.

Try it: Change the guessing range from 1 to 5 to 1 to 10.

Good Python habit: Make sure the range shown in the question matches the range used in random.randint().

import random

number = random.randint(1, 10)

print("Random Number:")
print(number)

secret = random.randint(1, 5)

guess = input("Guess a number from 1 to 5: ")

if int(guess) == secret:
    print("Correct!")

else:
    print("Wrong!")
    print("The secret number was:")
    print(secret)