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Ultimate Mastermind

Ultimate Mastermind

Montoy · 1972
210 min8+ yrs2.3/5 complexity6.0 BGGCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Ultimate Mastermind?

Ultimate Mastermind has an extra code peg which brings it to another dimension. The code-maker selects arranges any 5 pegs in the compartment right in front of him or her, which is hidden from the code breaker.

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Ultimate Mastermind box art
official art · Montoy

Ultimate Mastermind has an extra code peg which brings it to another dimension. The code-maker selects arranges any 5 pegs in the compartment right in front of him or her, which is hidden from the code breaker. The code-breaker then has to make guesses as to what the code is by filling in rows of 5 pegs using the feedback from the code-maker (correct color/correct position, correct color/incorrect position, or nothing). There are twelve chances to break the code. If the code-breaker cracks the code in 6 tries, that is how many points are given to the code-maker. Players alternate as code-maker and code-breaker for as many rounds as they would like to play. The player with the lowest point total after the predetermined number of rounds are played, is the winner.

This is a more advanced version of the original Mastermind game. This version includes 5 holes (versus 4 in the original) and two extra chances to break the code.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.3 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Ultimate Mastermind?
Ultimate Mastermind is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring induction. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ultimate Mastermind — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ultimate Mastermind support?
Ultimate Mastermind is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ultimate Mastermind take?
A game of Ultimate Mastermind takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ultimate Mastermind for?
Ultimate Mastermind is recommended from age 8.
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