Building a Number Guessing Game in C

Introduction

Introduce the Number Guessing Game and its objective to guess a random number within a specified range.

Code Overview

Explain the code structure and key functionalities of the Number Guessing Game:

• Random Number Generation: Use rand() and srand(time(0)) to generate a random number between 1 and 100.

• Guessing Mechanism: Implement the guessing logic and track the number of attempts.

Main Function

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <time.h>

int main() {
    // Variable declarations
    int number, guess, attempts = 0;
    srand(time(0)); // Seed the random number generator

    // Generate a random number between 1 and 100
    number = rand() % 100 + 1;

    // Game introduction
    printf("Welcome to the Guessing Game!\n");
    printf("Guess a number between 1 and 100\n");

    // Guessing loop
    do {
        printf("Enter your guess: ");
        scanf("%d", &guess);
        attempts++;

        // Compare the guess with the random number
        if (guess > number) {
            printf("Too high! Try again.\n");
        } else if (guess < number) {
            printf("Too low! Try again.\n");
        } else {
            printf("Congratulations! You guessed the number in %d attempts.\n", attempts);
        }
    } while (guess != number);

    return 0;
}

Explanation

• Random Number Generation: Seed the random number generator using srand(time(0)) and generate a random number between 1 and 100.

• Game Loop: Prompt the user to guess the number and provide feedback based on their guess (too high, too low, or correct).

• Victory Condition: Display a congratulatory message when the user guesses the number correctly and indicate the number of attempts.

Conclusion

Summarize the functionality of the Number Guessing Game and its entertainment value as a simple yet engaging game.

Final Thoughts

Encourage readers to explore and modify the game, such as changing the range of numbers or adding features like a high-score tracker.

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This structure provides a clear explanation of the Number Guessing Game code and its functionality, making it accessible and informative for readers.

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