Mastermind 1971
Designed by Mordecai Meirowitz
What it is
A light abstract strategy, deduction game for 2 players (~20 min), built around deduction.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9411 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
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How to play Mastermind
Mastermind is a light game (rated 1.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy and Deduction game where the core of play revolves around Deduction. A light abstract strategy, deduction game for 2 players (~20 min), built around deduction. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #9411 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
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