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"Pressman Mastermind" is a brain-battle board game loved worldwide.
With over 55 million units sold worldwide, "Pressman Mastermind Game" is a brain-teasing board game that trains logical thinking and deductive reasoning. This game, loved around the world since the 1970s, has simple rules but deep strategic depth.

Basic Concepts of the Game

In Mastermind, two players are divided into contrasting roles: "Codemaker" and "Codebreaker." The Codemaker selects four pins from eight colorful options and arranges them in a specific order. This color code is placed on the board so that it cannot be seen by the Codebreaker. The Codebreaker's mission is to use their logical thinking and deductive reasoning skills to decipher the color code within 10 tries. The process of gradually getting closer to the truth based on the hints given by the Codemaker each turn is truly intellectually exciting.

How to play and rules

The gameplay is very simple: the code breaker places their predicted color code on the board, while the code maker uses two types of hint pins to make their decision.

• Black pin Indicates that there is one pin that matches in color and position.
• White pins indicate that the color is correct but there is one pin in the wrong position.

For example, if the code breaker arranges the numbers "yellow, black, red, blue" and the code maker gives the hint "one black pin, two white pins," the player can see that one pin is the correct color and position, while two pins are the correct color but in different positions. The player must use this hint to think logically and make their next prediction. Despite the simple rules, there are over 2,000 different code combinations possible, making each game a new challenge.

Educational value

Mastermind games go beyond entertainment to have educational value. Playing naturally develops the following skills:

• Logical thinking: Ability to make inferences from clues
• Reasoning: The ability to recognize patterns and narrow down possibilities
• Problem-solving skills: A step-by-step approach
• Memory: Ability to utilize past attempts and results
• Concentration: The ability to maintain attention to detail

Parents also appreciate the fact that it helps develop children's thinking skills while having fun.

The joy of playing

The greatest appeal of Mastermind is the intellectual tactics that let you explore your opponent's mind. As a code maker, you can enjoy the fun of creating ingenious code, and as a code breaker, you can experience the sense of accomplishment of unravelling a mystery. The process of weaving together clues and gradually approaching the truth—"this color must be in it," "this position is confirmed"—feels like a detective. Sometimes, you may need to use your intuition to decide on the final color.

A shared experience that strengthens family bonds

The Mastermind game is aimed at ages 8 and up, but its depth makes it enjoyable for adults as well. It's also a great communication tool for family get-togethers and parties, allowing for multi-generational competition. The compact game board also features storage, making it practical for keeping all the pieces neatly stored.

Children's version

For younger children, we also offer "Mastermind for Kids." Featuring three levels of difficulty using colorful jungle animal pieces, it's designed to be fun for ages 6 and up. Beginners can start with a simple gameplay of simply guessing the hidden animals, and as children get older, they can progress to more complex gameplay, including guessing the order of the pieces. This highly educational game helps develop the foundations of logical thinking from an early age.

The reason why it has been loved for generations

The reason Mastermind has been loved around the world since the 1970s is its universal appeal. Even in today's world where digital games are widespread, the tension and sense of accomplishment of a face-to-face battle of wits remains strong, and it allows for the warmth of interaction that only analog games can provide. Mastermind has long been a favorite in homes and educational settings, with simple rules yet deep strategic depth, a depth that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and above all, the "fun of thinking."

Why not experience a special time that will deepen your bonds with family and friends while training your logical thinking?
The Pressman Mastermind Game will bring you new intellectual discoveries and fun.

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