# Deluxe Mastermind Free

> Two-player code-breaking game with colored pegs and feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Evgeny EGOROV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-mastermind-free/id1101651172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evgeny EGOROV](https://appshunter.io/developer/656113326)
- Category: Games, Productivity, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more
- Released: 2016-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-mastermind-free/id1101651172/reviews.md

## What is Deluxe Mastermind Free?

Mastermind or Master Mind is a code-breaking game for two players. The modern game with pegs was invented in 1970 by Mordecai Meirowitz, an Israeli postmaster and telecommunications expert. It resembles an earlier pencil and paper game called Bulls and Cows that may date back a century or more.

The iPhone chooses a pattern of four code pegs. Duplicates are allowed, so the iPhone could even choose four code pegs of the same color.

The player tries to guess the pattern, in both order and color, within ten turns. Each guess is made by placing a row of code pegs on the decoding board. Once placed, the iPhone provides feedback by placing from zero to four key pegs in the small holes of the row with the guess. A colored or black key peg is placed for each code peg from the guess which is correct in both color and position. A orange key peg indicates the existence of a correct color code peg placed in the wrong position.

If there are duplicate colors in the guess, they cannot all be awarded a key peg unless they correspond to the same number of duplicate colors in the hidden code. For example, if the hidden code is red-red-yellow-yellow and the player guesses red-red-red-yellow, the iPhone will award two colored key pegs for the two correct red, nothing for the third red as there is not a third red in the code, and a colored key peg for the yellow. No indication is given of the fact that the code also includes a second yellow.

Once feedback is provided, another guess is made; guesses and feedback continue to alternate until either the codebreaker guesses correctly, or twelve (or ten, or eight) incorrect guesses are made.

In 1977, Donald Knuth demonstrated that the it can solve any pattern in five moves or fewer :)

## Key features

- Code-breaking gameplay
- Pattern guessing
- Color and position feedback
- Limited turns
- Logic and deduction challenges

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deluxe-mastermind-free/id1101651172/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2016-06-19*

Pretty beautiful implementation, although the instructions might provide better details and the full version would be rather more appealing

## Frequently asked questions about Deluxe Mastermind Free

### What is Deluxe Mastermind Free?

Deluxe Mastermind Free is a digital adaptation of the classic code-breaking game. Players guess a secret pattern of colored pegs, receiving feedback on color and position to deduce the correct sequence.

### How do you play Deluxe Mastermind Free?

The game involves guessing a four-peg pattern within ten turns. After each guess, you receive key pegs indicating correct colors and positions, or correct colors in wrong positions.

### Does Deluxe Mastermind Free have ads?

No, Deluxe Mastermind Free does not contain advertisements.

### What devices support Deluxe Mastermind Free?

Deluxe Mastermind Free is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Deluxe Mastermind Free?

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

### How often is Deluxe Mastermind Free updated?

The app was last updated on June 18, 2016, with version 1.1. Future updates may be released by the developer.

### Can you play Deluxe Mastermind Free offline?

As a single-player code-breaking game, Deluxe Mastermind Free can be played offline without an internet connection.

### What makes Deluxe Mastermind Free unique?

It offers a faithful digital rendition of the classic Mastermind game, focusing on pure deduction and logic without complex mechanics or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-06-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Annoying ads removed.

### 1.0 — 2016-04-17

No release notes.

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