# functions go here

def yes_no(question):
     """Checks user response to a question is yes / no (y/n), returns 'yes' or 'no' """

     while True:

        response = input(question) .lower()

        # check 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():
    """Print instructions"""

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

Choose a sign (rock, paper or scissors) and try to win!

Rock beats scissors
Scissors beats paper
Paper beats rock
    """)


def int_checker():
    """Checks users 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 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_checker()
print(game_goal)