Guess the Number

Play Guess the Number free online. Find the secret number using “higher” and “lower” clues.

The computer picks a secret number. Each guess tells you whether the answer is higher or lower. Narrow it down before you run out of guesses — the smartest strategy always halves the range.

  • Category: Brain Games
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 2 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Guess the Number

Objective: Guess the secret number within the allowed number of tries.

  1. Enter a number in the range and press Enter.
  2. You’ll be told if the secret is higher or lower.
  3. The bar shows the range where the number can still be.
  4. Find it before your guesses run out.

Scoring

100 points for every guess you have left when you find it (including the winning guess).

Difficulty levels

Easy: 1–50 with 8 guesses. Normal: 1–100 with 7 guesses. Hard: 1–1000 with 10 guesses.

Tips

  • Always guess the middle of the remaining range.
  • With 7 guesses you can always find a number from 1 to 100.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Type digits, Enter to guess, Backspace to delete

Mouse

  • Use the keypad

Touch

  • Tap the keypad

Guess the Number achievements

  • Number Finder – Find the secret number.
  • Binary Brain – Find it with two or more guesses to spare.
  • Needle in a Haystack – Find a number from 1 to 1000.

Frequently asked questions

Is Guess the Number free to play?

Yes. Guess the Number is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Guess the Number?

Guess the secret number within the allowed number of tries. Enter a number in the range and press Enter. You’ll be told if the secret is higher or lower.

Can I play Guess the Number on my phone?

Yes. Guess the Number works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap the keypad.

Does Guess the Number save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Guess the Number are saved in your browser automatically.

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