Decipher

Decipher

by ANTHOLOGY GROUP LLC

373 ratings
12 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 30 Jun 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 26, 2009
  • March 3, 2009
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About

A classic color-guessing puzzle game where players aim to deduce a hidden code. Strategize your guesses and use feedback pegs to crack the pattern.

Color pattern guessing
Feedback pegs for clues
Strategic gameplay
Classic puzzle mechanics
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What's New in Decipher

1.2

March 3, 2009

- Updated GUI - Minor bug fixes

User reviews

Based on the classic board game called Master Mind

Very simple game that's true to the original board game. Not a guessing game, as some reviewers have suggested. I am not too impressed of having to cycle through all of the colors just to select one, but I can see how it allows the developer to maximize the playing area - so I am ok with the trade off. Overall it's a great game.
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Okay

Not too bad but a little hard. I mean I know that the black and white dots mean something but I don't get it.

Guessing, not deciphering

Too difficult to choose the desired colors. Doesnt include the peg to show "correct color, wrong location" piece, which would make it possible to use more critical thinking to solve. This way it makes it more of a guessing game.

Good Game

It is a great game. My recommendation is to add letters, shapes or numbers to the color as I am color blind and I have a hard time trying to differentiate some colors

Almost perfect

I think this is the best mastermind-type game out there... I LOVE it!!!!! I am twelve and it isn't too hard or too easy for me yet for my 39-year-old supper-smart dad it still isn't too easy (or too hard) for him! Good job.

The only reason I am not giving this five stars is that if you know it is orange ¿¿?? yellow ¿¿?? And it has two black pegs (black meaning right color right spot and white meaning right color wrong spot) and the second spot is yellow and the forth spot orange (but you don't know this) then I think it should also have two white pegs along with the two black because you have an orange and yellow out there that are right color right spot (black peg) but you also have an orange and yellow out there that are in the wrong spot but right color (white peg). Fix this and it will be perfect.
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FAQ

What is Decipher?

Decipher is a mobile game based on the classic Mastermind puzzle. The objective is to guess a hidden color pattern by making strategic guesses and interpreting feedback pegs.

How do you play Decipher?

You tap balls to change their color and then tap 'Submit' for the row. Black pegs indicate correctly placed colors, while white pegs show correct colors in the wrong position.

What is the age rating for Decipher?

Decipher has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

Is Decipher free to play?

No, Decipher is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $0.99.

Does Decipher have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Decipher contains advertisements. However, as a paid app, it is less likely to be heavily ad-supported.

When was Decipher last updated?

Decipher was last updated on March 3, 2009, with version 1.2.

What devices is Decipher available on?

The provided data does not explicitly list supported devices, but it is a mobile application.

What is the user sentiment for Decipher?

Decipher has an average rating of 2.5 stars from 373 ratings, suggesting mixed user satisfaction.