MasteroftheMind

Mastermind clone

Integrating Donald Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm into the Mastermind game will allow the application to act as a codebreaker and efficiently solve the player's secret code. The algorithm systematically minimizes the possible solutions based on feedback from the guesses, making it a powerful choice for this application.

Here’s how to modify the existing code to add this feature:

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Updated Filstruktur

|-- Mastermind/
    |-- main.cpp
    |-- Game.h
    |-- Game.cpp
    |-- Menu.h
    |-- Menu.cpp
    |-- Solver.h
    |-- Solver.cpp
    |-- SFML/
    |-- arial.ttf

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Key Features Added:

1. Solver Mode:

   • Uses Donald Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm to efficiently solve the player's secret code.
   • Runs automatically and provides feedback for each guess until the code is cracked.

2. Two Game Modes:

   • Player-plays mode: The player guesses the code.
   • Solver mode: The application solves the code set by the player.

3. Interactive Feedback:

   • Displays progress visually using polygons.

This implementation provides both a human-playable game and an automated code-solver using Knuth's algorithm. Let me know if you'd like additional features or enhancements! 😊

Here's a detailed README file for your Mastermind application:

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MasteroftheMind

MasteroftheMind is a modern implementation of the classic code-breaking game Mastermind. This application not only allows players to challenge themselves but also features a sophisticated solver mode powered by Donald Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm. The solver acts as the codebreaker and efficiently cracks the player's secret code. Built with SFML, this game brings together interactivity and powerful logic in one engaging experience.

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Features

• Classic Player Mode: Take on the role of the codebreaker, guessing the randomly generated secret code.
• Solver Mode: Watch as the application, using Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm, cracks your code with impressive efficiency.
• Interactive Gameplay: User-friendly interface with keyboard controls and visual feedback.
• Customizable Game Rules:
  • Adjustable code length.
  • Configurable number of colors.
• Simple and Intuitive Menu: Navigate between options such as starting a new game, enabling solver mode, or exiting the app.

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Installation

Prerequisites

• A C++ compiler with C++11 or higher support.
• SFML 2.5 or later installed on your system.
• A terminal/command line environment.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/MasteroftheMind.git
   cd MasteroftheMind

2. Install SFML following the instructions for your system from SFML's website.
3. Build the application:

   g++ -std=c++11 -o Mastermind main.cpp Game.cpp Menu.cpp Solver.cpp -lsfml-graphics -lsfml-window -lsfml-system

4. Run the application:

   ./Mastermind

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How to Play

1. Launch the application.
2. Choose from the menu options:
   • 1. Play Game: Start a new game where you will act as the codebreaker.
   • 2. Solver Mode: Set a secret code and let the AI solve it for you.
   • 3. Quit: Exit the application.
3. Player Mode:
   • Use keys (1-6) to select colors and press Enter to submit your guess.
   • Receive feedback on your guess: the number of correct colors in the right position and correct colors in the wrong position.
   • Crack the secret code to win!
4. Solver Mode:
   • Enter your secret code.
   • Watch the solver deduce the correct code step by step with visual feedback.

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File Structure

|-- Mastermind/
    |-- main.cpp         # Entry point for the application
    |-- Game.h           # Header file for the game logic
    |-- Game.cpp         # Implementation of the game logic
    |-- Menu.h           # Header file for the menu
    |-- Menu.cpp         # Implementation of the menu
    |-- Solver.h         # Header file for Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm
    |-- Solver.cpp       # Implementation of Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm
    |-- SFML/            # Dependencies for the SFML library
    |-- arial.ttf        # Font file for the menu text

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Controls

• Navigation: Use keyboard number keys to select menu options.
• Player Mode:
  • 1-6: Select colors for your guess.
  • Enter: Submit your guess.

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Future Enhancements

• Add a graphical representation for guesses and feedback using SFML.
• Allow users to configure game settings (e.g., code length and number of colors) through the menu.
• Implement a leaderboard for tracking player performance.

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License

This project is released under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and distribute it.

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Credits

• Developed by: Jon-Arve Constantine Grønsberg-Ovesen
• Algorithm: Donald Knuth's Five-Guess Algorithm
• Library: SFML

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https://github.com/GizzZmo/MasteroftheMind/