Guess My Number — Higher or Lower Guessing Game
Play this free Guess My Number game. The computer picks a secret number in your chosen range and tells you whether each guess is too high or too low. Find it in as few guesses as you can — and discover the smart halving strategy along the way.
How to play
- Choose a range and press New Game.
- Enter a guess; the game says “too high” or “too low”.
- Use the clues to zero in on the secret number.
The smart strategy
Guessing the middle of the remaining range each time — a binary search — finds any number in very few tries. The game shows the theoretical best so you can compare.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best strategy?
Guess the middle of the possible range each time. This binary search finds the number in about log₂(range) guesses.
Can I change the range?
Yes — choose 1–10, 1–100, or 1–1000.
Does it show how well I did?
Yes — it counts your guesses and shows the theoretical best for comparison.
Looking to learn the math behind the game? Read the related lesson.
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