
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,367
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Mastermind
1971
Rules assistance for Mastermind
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
About the game
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.
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Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Parker Brothers
- Hasbro
- Waddingtons
- Alga
- Clipper
- Oy Fenno-Alga Ab
- Brohm-Parker-Spiele
- Nilco S.A.
- Grow Jogos e Brinquedos
- Spear's Games
- Jumbo
- Paul Lamond Games Ltd
- Cadaco
- CEFA (Celulosa Fabril S. A.)
- Chieftain Products
- Falomir Juegos
- Diset S. A.
- Globo Giocattoli
- Dilemma Games
- Pavilion
- Fratelli Fabbri Editori (Fabbri Editore)
- Top-Toy
- Cayro, The Games
- Woodstock Spiele
- Top-Game
- Game Factory
- Invicta Games
- Games International BV
- Poptoy
- Trixy Games
- Dourios
- The Purple Cow
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Joen
- Plasticart
- Croner
- Henry Higgins Promotions
- Capiépa Éditeur: Jeux Éducatifs
- Orda Industries Ltd.
- Vic-Toy
- Kenbrite
- Imaginarium
- VEB Plastspielwaren Berlin
- Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza
- シュウクリエィション (Shu Creation)
- Teknisk Forlag
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for Mastermind will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
Mastermind supports 2 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for Mastermind is 20 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists Mastermind for ages 8 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of Mastermind are: Mordecai Meirowitz.
The catalogue lists Mastermind as a base game.
Rules assistant for Mastermind
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