How to record a high score for later use?

I'd like to record the value of a number attribute (the high score) at a specific point in time so I can save it for later.

I'm creating a score counter where every collision increases the score to +1. I want to record the highest number of hits a player can reach within a given time, and save that value as their "high score" for future use.

Anybody got any tips? Many thanks in advance - you guys are always helpful.

create a new attribute named "highscore" and set score = to highscore

create a new attribute named "highscore" and set score = to highscore

I'm with you so far, but what do I do when the score changes? Won't the high score change with it since they're equal?

FYI - Using your example, I would like to save the "highscore" attribute as the value of the score at a specific point in time.

If the score is less than the high score, don't change it.

exactly ^ i forgot to add that.

if score > highscore
   set highscore to score

Also, when you're saving the highscore, it's a good idea to make the game save itself, so if the game crashes or your computer runs out of battery, for example, the value of the highscore attribute isn't lost.