# functions go here

def yes_no(question):
    while True:

        response = input(question).lower()

        # check if the user says yes / no / y / n
        if response == "yes" or response == "y":
            return "yes"
        elif response == "no" or response == "n":
            return "no"
        else:
            print("please enter yes / no")


def instructions():
    """Prints instructions"""

    print("""
*** Instructions ***

Roll the dice and try to win!
    """)


def int_check():
    """Checks user enter an integer more than / equal to 13"""

    error = "Please enter an integer more than / equal to 13. "

    while True:
        try:
            response = int(input('What is the game goal? '))

            if response < 13:
                print(error)
            else:
                return response

        except ValueError:
            print(error)
# Main routine

# ask the user if they want instructions (check they say yes / no)
want_instructions = yes_no("do you want to see the instructions? ")

# Display the instructions if the user wants to see them...
if want_instructions == "yes":
    instructions()

print()
game_goal = int_check()
print(game_goal)