tempCodeRunnerFile.cpp

#include <iostream>
#include <cstdlib>   // for rand() and srand()
#include <ctime>     // for time()

using namespace std;

int main() {
    // Step 1: Seed the random number generator
    srand(time(0)); // ensures different random number each time

    // Step 2: Generate a random number between 1 and 10
    int secretNumber = rand() % 10 + 1;

    int guess;
    bool isGuessed = false;

    cout << "🎯 Welcome to Guess the Number Game!" << endl;
    cout << "I have chosen a number between 1 and 10." << endl;
    cout << "You have 3 attempts to guess it!" << endl;

    // Step 3: Give user 3 attempts
    for (int attempt = 1; attempt <= 3; attempt++) {
        cout << "\nAttempt " << attempt << ": Enter your guess: ";
        cin >> guess;

        if (guess == secretNumber) {
            cout << "🎉 Congratulations! You guessed it right!" << endl;
            isGuessed = true;
            break;
        } 
        else if (guess < secretNumber) {
            cout << "Too low! Try a higher number." << endl;
        } 
        else {
            cout << "Too high! Try a lower number." << endl;
        }
    }

    // Step 4: Reveal answer if not guessed
    if (!isGuessed) {
        cout << "\n❌ Sorry! The correct number was " << secretNumber << "." << endl;
    }

    cout << "\nThanks for playing! 😊" << endl;

    return 0;
}