Mastermind Game in Python

A command-line implementation of the classic code-breaking game Mastermind. The game challenges the player to guess a randomly generated color pattern within a limited number of attempts.

Features

• Generates a random code of colored pegs for the player to guess.
• Provides feedback on the number of correctly positioned colors and correct colors in the wrong position after each guess.
• Tracks attempts and informs the player of remaining tries.
• Simple, beginner-friendly Python implementation suitable for learning game logic and core programming concepts.

How to Play

1. The game will generate a secret code of 4 colors chosen from:
   • R (Red)
   • G (Green)
   • B (Blue)
   • Y (Yellow)
   • W (White)
   • O (Orange)
2. Enter your guess as four color codes separated by spaces, e.g., R G B Y.
3. After each guess, you'll see feedback:
   • The number of colors guessed correctly in the correct position.
   • The number of correct colors guessed but in the wrong position.
4. You have 10 attempts to guess the correct code.

Setup & Usage

1. Save the script as mastermind.py.
2. Run the script from your terminal: python mastermind.py
3. Follow on-screen prompts to input guesses.

Skills Demonstrated

• Python basics and control structures.
• Random module usage for code generation.
• Input validation and user interaction.
• Implementing game logic with loops and conditionals.
• Code organization using functions.

Notes

• The game is fully standalone and requires no external libraries.
• Try modifying the COLORS, TRIES, or CODE_LENGTH variables to customize difficulty.