NAME

mastermind - A console-based color/number guessing game

SYNOPSIS

mastermind [-v | -h | -n]

DESCRIPTION

mastermind is a color guessing game that runs in the console. Players need to guess a color combination randomly generated by the computer within a limited number of attempts. The game uses 8 different colors, and players need to guess 4 unique colors and their correct order.

OPTIONS

-v: Displays version information
-h: Displays help information
-n: Uses numbers instead of colored blocks to display

GAME RULES

The computer randomly generates a sequence of 4 different colors. Players have 10 chances to guess this sequence. After each guess, the game provides feedback:

+: Indicates a correct color in the correct position
-: Indicates a correct color in the wrong position

COLORS

The game uses the following 8 colors:

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Yellow
5. Purple
6. Orange
7. White
8. Cyan

CONTROLS

Players select colors by inputting numbers 1-8. For example, inputting "1234" selects red, blue, green, and yellow.

Inputting 'r' or 'R' can switch the display mode between colored blocks and numbers.

Inputting 'q' or 'Q' can quit the game at any time.

GAME INTERFACE

The game interface is presented in the console using ASCII characters and ANSI color codes. The interface includes:

- Color guide
- Guess history
- Feedback symbols

EXAMPLES

Start a new game:: mastermind
View version information:: mastermind -v
View help information:: mastermind -h
Use number mode:: mastermind -n

AUTHOR

Qiang Guo <bigdragonsoft@gmail.com>

COPYRIGHT

BUG REPORTS

If you find any errors or have suggestions for improvement, please visit the project's GitHub page to submit issues: https://github.com/bigdragonsoft/mastermind