Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Guess the Number Game

6 Questions

Between 1 and 20

To keep track of the number of guesses taken

The program reveals the secret number

To provide feedback to the player based on their guesses

It is used to generate the random number

Test the game thoroughly, including intentionally losing

Study Notes

Lesson 12 of "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" covers creating a "Guess the Number" game where the player has to guess a random number between 1 and 20.
The game involves asking the player for their name, generating a random number, and then repeatedly asking the player to guess the number within six attempts.
The program uses the random module to generate the random number and includes input from the player to make guesses.
A for loop is used to limit the player to six guesses, keeping track of the number of guesses taken.
If the player's guess is too low or too high, the program provides feedback and prompts the player to guess again.
If the player guesses the number correctly within the six attempts, they receive a "good job" message with the number of attempts it took.
If the player exhausts all six attempts without guessing correctly, the program reveals the secret number.
The program combines various programming concepts like importing modules, using loops, converting data types, and conditional statements to create the game.
The text encourages testing the program thoroughly, including intentionally losing to ensure all scenarios are handled correctly.

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