Handle bad input

Players type weird things. If someone types 'banana' instead of a number, your app shouldn't crash or count it. Check with .isdigit() and ask again.

Key points

Loop until the input is valid
.isdigit() checks for a whole number
Friendly messages, not crashes

while True:
    pick = input("Your choice (1-3): ").strip()
    if pick.isdigit() and 1 <= int(pick) <= 3:
        break
    print("Please type 1, 2 or 3.")

Your turn

Make your quiz keep asking until the player types a valid choice.

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Quiz · +10 XP

Handle bad input

Key points

What does "12".isdigit() return?