def int_check(value1, value2):


    error = f"please enter an integer between {value1} & {value2}."

    while True:
        try:
            response = int(input("How many cards would you like to be dealt? (pick between 5 and 10)"))

            if response < value1 or response > value2:
                print(error)

            else:
                return response

        except ValueError:
            print(error)


# main routine starts here
game_goal = int_check(1, 1)
print(game_goal)