New Mastermind (2004)

About this game

Based on the classic version of Mastermind, the only real change is that this edition is multi-player, supporting up to 5 players. In a 5 player game, one person sets the code, and the others take turns making their guesses. Each guess scores points based on its accuracy as follows. 1 point for right color, wrong spot 2 points for right color, right spot 10 points for cracking the code Game is played over a number of rounds equal to the number of players, most total points wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 5.
• Rules load. At 1.8/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.