Word Mastermind
Published 1972
A word version of the popular color matching Mastermind Game. In this multi-lingual edition, players must attempt to guess three and four letter words in the least number of attempts. Small yellow letters are placed on the board and clues are given as to whether the letter exists in the Word Maker's word. Black clue: proper letter and location. White clue: Proper letter, wrong location. To assist play, the rules include lists of common three and four letter words in 10 languages. Re-implements: Mastermind Words Worth is essentially the same game, but with five letters.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 10 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.6/5
- Year
- 1972
- BGG Rating
- 5.25
- BGG Rank
- #27974
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Word Mastermind is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Word Mastermind takes about 10 minutes.
Word Mastermind has a complexity rating of 1.60/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Word Mastermind is 12+.
Word Mastermind has a rating of 5.25/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 128 ratings. It is ranked #27974 overall.
Word Mastermind was designed by (Uncredited). It was published in 1972.