Mastermind
2 players • Mordecai Meirowitz • 1970
- Designer
- Mordecai Meirowitz
- Publisher
- Hasbro
- First published
- 1970
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Mastermind plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Mastermind was created in 1970 by Israeli telecommunications expert and antique dealer Mordecai Meirowitz. He drew inspiration from the classic pencil-and-paper game Bulls and Cows, which had been popular for decades. Seeking to modernize the deductive logic challenge, Meirowitz developed the physical board and colorful pegs that characterize the game today, aiming for a streamlined experience that emphasized strategy over luck.
After struggling to find a publisher, Meirowitz finally showcased the game at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair in 1971. Its reception was immediate, as buyers were impressed by its tactile simplicity and the depth of its mathematical structure. Invicta Plastics eventually acquired the rights to mass-produce the game, and it became a global commercial success, eventually being licensed to major companies like Hasbro for wider international distribution.
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About Mastermind
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How do you play Mastermind?
Mastermind is a board game for 2 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Mastermind for?
Mastermind is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed Mastermind?
Mastermind was designed by Mordecai Meirowitz. It's published by Hasbro. The catalog gives its publication year as 1970.
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