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Mastermind

1971 · BGG
Avg rating
5.65
Bayes rating
5.58
Weight
1.79 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
20 min
Ratings count
7,966

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Description

Test your code-cracking prowess with mastermind, the challenging game of logic and deduction. Can you crack The code in 10 moves or less? Can you create a code that can't be cracked? With more than 55 million units sold, mastermind is a great strategy game, and one of the worlds most popular games ever. It’s easy to learn and fast to play, and with more than 2,000 possible codes, it’s different every time. The codemaker sets a secret code, and then the codebreaker Tries to match the code using logic, deduction, and maybe even a little bit of luck. After each move, the codemaker gives clues to the codebreaker. Make the code even more devious by using multiple pegs of the same color or by leaving one or more peg holes empty. With so many possible code combinations, every game is guaranteed to be a brainteaser. For 2 players, ages 8 and up. Includes game console with built-in storage tray and Code peg shield, 108 Code pegs in 6 colors, 30 key pegs in two colors, and complete instructions.

This is a two-player game with 4 holes. For other combinations, please see the Mastermind Family.



Mechanics

Induction

Themes

None recorded

Publishers

(Unknown) Alga Brohm-Parker-Spiele CEFA (Celulosa Fabril S. A.) Cadaco Capiépa Éditeur: Jeux Éducatifs Cayro, The Games Chieftain Products Clipper Croner Dilemma Games Diset S. A. Dourios Falomir Juegos Fratelli Fabbri Editori (Fabbri Editore) Game Factory Games International BV Globo Giocattoli Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Hasbro Henry Higgins Promotions Imaginarium Invicta Games Joen Jumbo Kenbrite Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza Nilco S.A. Orda Industries Ltd. Oy Fenno-Alga Ab Parker Brothers Paul Lamond Games Ltd Pavilion Plasticart Poptoy Pressman Toy Corp. Spear's Games Teknisk Forlag The Purple Cow Top-Game Top-Toy Trixy Games VEB Plastspielwaren Berlin Vic-Toy Waddingtons Woodstock Spiele シュウクリエィション (Shu Creation)

Designers

Mordecai Meirowitz