Electronic Hand Held Connect Four

by Hasbro

Product Features

• One player.
• Ages 7 and up

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000IWIP
• Item model number: 4634
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,687 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Checkers has never been the same since Connect Four. Now there's even more of a challenge with Electronic Hand-Held Connect Four. Here, you're going up against a machine. Play the traditional game of trying to get four in a row--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--while blocking the computer opponent. Add more of a challenge by choosing Game 2: the checkers disappear, and it takes memory and strategy to win. The arrow keys keep you in complete control of the game, and you can even shut off the sound to better concentrate. There are three different skill levels to keep things interesting, or if it's too hard, the computer will offer hints with the press of a button. --Lynne Sampson

Product Description

Electronic Hand-held Connect Four The Classic Vertical Four-in-a-row game. 2 Games, 3 Skill levels

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grown ups love it too? Great for long car rides and vacation, July 18, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Electronic Hand Held Connect Four (Toy)

My two boys, ages 17 and 19 fight over this toy. Its great for long car rides and in grocery stores with the younger kids. Keeps them entertained and quiet. I love this toy. I even found my husband playing it.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game for all ages!, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Electronic Hand Held Connect Four (Toy)

This is without a doubt one of the most favorite games in our house! Not only do my children love it, but it's very popular among grown-up friends who visit. It's fun and also great for developing strategic thinking. We've bought several as gifts for children and adults and everyone just loves it!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A technical perspective, November 17, 2004

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Steve Logan - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Electronic Hand Held Connect Four (Toy)

I know this is mostly going to be purchased as a toy to keep the kids occupied, and as far as that goes I'd recommend it. Connect Four is a good introduction to strategy games, the rules are very simple but the strategy is surprisingly complex.
But the programmers who created this handheld version could have done a lot better. In the world of game theory, Connect Four is known as a "solved game". If both sides play perfectly, it turns out that the first player will always win. This means that there are computer programs out there that (if given the first move) will win regardless of what their opponent does. Granted, playing one of these programs isn't any fun, but that's the gold standard. My point is that even this handheld version of Connect Four should be capable of playing very, very well. But I've played it a few times on its highest level, and it's not even a challenge for me. I beat it every time, whether I move first or second makes no difference. And I *don't* play a perfect game, that's for sure. I'm not saying there shouldn't be beginner levels, but the product would be much better if it was capable of putting up a serious challenge on the higher levels.