Bulls and Cows

Code-breaking pencil-and-paper game in which one player tries to guess another's secret number.

How it is played

One player sets a secret number and the other guesses; each guess is scored by how many digits are right and in place.

Heritage note

A tradition shared by communities in many places. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Age of Contact and Craft (about 1500 to 1800), although its exact origins are uncertain.