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Problem Descriptions

In the game of Mastermind, your

job as the code-breaker is to

deduce a hidden configuration of

4 coloured pegs ("the solution")

chosen by another person (thecode-maker), by making

guesses at it. The pegs come in

six different colours.

For the purposes of argument,Green=1, Red=2, Black=3,

Blue=4, Yellow=5, White=6.

c1-c2-c3-c4

Hidden fromcode-breaker


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Problem Descriptions

After each guess is played, the code-

maker 'marks' the guess, using some

smaller, slimmer black and white

pegs, which is called "markers". A

blackmarker tells you that one of

your pegs (but you don't know whichone) is the right colour and in the right

position. A white marker tells you that

one of your pegs (again you don't

know which one) is of a colour whichis in the solution, but it's in the wrong

position.

The player is given ten guesses to try

to find the solution.

c1-c2-c3-c4

Hidden fromcode-breaker


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Basic Configuration

Computer

Code-maker Code-breaker

During the match, each team will play against another team via

EMU8086 emulator.

Each team will take turn to play as code-maker and code-breaker.

E.g. Game 1: Team 1 code-maker, Team 2 code-breaker

Game 2: Team 1 code-breaker, Team 2 code-maker

Change roleTeam 1

Team 2


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Code-breakerStart

InitializationSet Line=1Generate the first set of codes

E.g. 12, 34 for

Green-Red-Black-Blue

Wait for

hints

No, continue

(Line++)

XY=40?

Received 1byte:

XY

X=#black

Y=#white

Reply 4-coloured pegs(guess) in 2 bytes format

E.g. 34, 56 represents

Black-Blue-Yellow-White

No

Line=10 ?

Yes

End

Yes

The code-breaker shouldbe able to accept the hintsfrom the user, generatesand shows the codes (nextguess) based on the givenhints.


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Assembly Language Programming

Program flowchart must be included in the report,but not the program listing

A disk (CD/DVD) with complete source codes

(*.asm) must be submitted together with the report

During the development stage, you may useEMU8086 emulator to verify your program

There should be two separate programs, namely:

1. Code-maker

2. Code-breaker


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Mastermind Matches Rules #1 Your opponent will be announced during the match day.

Each match consists of 2 games. Each team will change

between the code-maker and code-breaker.

For e.g., Team 1 code-maker, Team 2 code-

breaker.i. Team 1 runs the code-maker, Team 2 runs the code-breaker.

ii. Team 2 enters the codes generated by the code-breaker into Team 1scode-maker.

iii. Team 1s code-maker generates the hints and Team 2 enters the hints into

their code-breaker.

iv. Based on the hints given, Team 2s code-breaker generates the next set of

codes.v. Steps (ii) to (iv) are repeated until the codes have been broken or 10

guesses have been attempted

The code-maker will be awarded 1 point for every

unsuccessful guess from the code-breaker. e.g., if the

code-breaker takes 7 steps to get the right answer, then


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MasterMind Matches Rules #2Winner will be determined based on the points accumulated.

For example, if

Team 1 vs. Team 2

P1 as code-maker 6 points (takes 7 steps)

P2 as code-maker (takes 5 steps) 4 points

(6-4)

Team WIN !!!

Rematch will be conducted in the case of draw

The winner will enter next round of the tournament

In case of draw for 3 times even after the rematch isconducted, the

lecturer will check the programs/algorithm and decide the

winner.

The decision is final.


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Matches Marks Matches marks:

Preliminary (16) +1

Quarterfinal (8) +1

Semifinal (4) +1

Final (2) +1

1 mark will be given to the team that participates in the matches.

Each team that successfully proceed to the next round will earn1 extra mark for the matches.

For example, if you manage to enter semifinal,

match marks = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 marks.

Winner (1) +1

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