Guess the Number Game in C (Project 2)

Introduction

• In this project, we’ll create a classic “Guess the Number” game using C programming.
• The game involves the computer generating a random number, and the player attempting to guess it within a limited number of attempts.
• It reinforces fundamental C concepts such as:
  • Variables
  • Input/output
  • Conditional statements
  • Loops
  • Random number generation

Steps to Create the Game

1. Include necessary header:

C

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>  // For the rand() function

2. Initialize variables:

C

int secretNumber, guess, attempts = 0;

3. Generate the secret number:

C

srand(time(NULL));  // Seed the random number generator
secretNumber = rand() % 100 + 1;  // Generate a number between 1 and 100

4. Start the game loop:

C

while (attempts < 5) {
    // Get player's guess
    printf("Guess a number between 1 and 100: ");
    scanf("%d", &guess);

    // Check the guess
    if (guess == secretNumber) {
        printf("Congratulations! You guessed the number in %d attempts!\n", attempts + 1);
        break;  // Exit the loop if correct
    } else if (guess < secretNumber) {
        printf("Too low! Try again.\n");
    } else {
        printf("Too high! Try again.\n");
    }

    attempts++;
}

5. Handle game ending:

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if (attempts == 5) {
    printf("Sorry, you ran out of attempts. The number was %d.\n", secretNumber);
}

Complete Code:

C

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

int main() {
    // ... (code from previous steps)

    return 0;
}

Additional Features and Enhancements:

• Difficulty levels: Adjust the number range or attempts for different difficulty settings.
• Hints: Provide clues based on the player’s previous guesses (e.g., “warmer” or “colder”).
• Customizable game settings: Allow players to choose the number range and number of attempts.
• Visual elements: Add creative text-based graphics or animations to enhance the visual appeal.
• High scores: Track and display player scores and rankings for replayability.