Jun 3, 2014 · Is there any specific way to solve Mastermind? Apart from the first step that is pure chance, is there any way to continue based on the colors that you think are correct?

Jan 31, 2026 · Isn't the question how many you need at least in order to solve all possible answers, rather than at most (as written in the title)? At most, disallowing identical guesses, it's the same …

Apr 18, 2020 · A recent question about Programming a Prolog solver for a Master Mind type problem generated a question about a scoring rule ambiguity for Master Mind, which is not solved by the …

There is a popular game called Mastermind in which one player guesses another player's secret sequence - it could be a word, some colors, or numbers. The guesser says a possible sequence, and …

Apr 12, 2020 · Can somebody help me solve this, or can you teach me how? 4 7 2 9 1 - One number is correct but not in right position 9 4 6 8 7 - One number is correct but not in right position 3 1 8 7 2 - …

Jul 31, 2021 · We start with usual Mastermind logic: Where can the second clue get a black dot from? Not one of the B’s otherwise clue 1 or 3 is broken. Therefore the first letter is E. The fourth clue tells …

Nov 3, 2016 · What is the optimal first move in Mastermind? Ask Question Asked 9 years, 4 months ago Modified 7 years, 9 months ago

Mar 1, 2017 · And now for something completely different: Cryptic Mastermind! Given below are five sets of five cryptic clues each, all resulting in five-letter words. The black and white pegs, like in regular

May 18, 2021 · Hints: 3548 - 2 correct digits, but only 1 in the right place 4860 - 1 correct digit, but in the wrong place 2356 - 3 correct digits, but only 1 in the right place 2584 - 2 correct digits and in th...

Nov 12, 2015 · 1 If this puzzle is to be evaluated like Mastermind (where a final "guess" is required to confirm the correct solution) then the answer is six, otherwise it is five - using the following approach: …