Mastermind

Crack the secret four-shade code from the feedback clues.

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How to play Mastermind

A secret code of four pegs is chosen from six distinct shades. Pick shades to fill a guess row. After each guess you get feedback: a filled peg means a shade is correct and in the right spot; an open peg means a correct shade in the wrong spot. Use the clues to crack the code in ten tries.

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Mastermind — frequently asked questions

Can a shade repeat in the code?

Yes — the secret code may contain the same shade more than once, which the feedback pegs account for.

How do I win the leaderboard?

Solve the code in the fewest guesses. Your best (lowest) winning guess count is saved.

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