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Connect Four

by Hasbro
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

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  • Connect Four is a vertical game of tic-tac-toe, but with a twist - you have to get four in a row
  • The first player to get four checkers lined up in a row in any direction--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--wins the game
  • Game includes: grid, two end supports, 21 black checkers and 21 red checkers
  • This game is centuries old
  • For 2 Players
  • Captain James Cook used to play it with his fellow officers on his long voyages, and so it has also been called "Captain's Mistress"

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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 2 x 10.5 x 10.6 inches ; 1.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: Made in USA
  • ASIN: B00000IWI1
  • Item model number: 4430
  • Our recommended age: 7 - 14 years
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 7 years and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,197 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
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Product Description

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Connect Four is like vertical tic-tac-toe. Unlike tic-tac-toe, however (as the name suggests), you must get four checkers in a row. One player has red checkers; the other has black checkers. To play, alternate turns at dropping one of checkers down a slot at the top of the upright grid. The first player to get four checkers lined up in a row in any direction--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--wins the game. --Alison Golder

Product Description

The rules are simple: try to build a row of four checkers while keeping your opponent from doing the same. Sounds easy, but it's not! The vertical strategy creates a unique challenge: you must think in a whole new way to block your opponent's moves! For 2 players. Game includes: grid, two end supports, 21 black checkers and 21 red checkers.

Customer Reviews

Overall, the game is fun and easy for young children to play. Karen in Mommyland  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
It is extremely easy to learn, and plays in under 5 minutes. Wisconsin Dad  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Also a great family game. Chris R. Baker  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game. Not Durable July 31, 2005
Durability: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I love Connect 4. I loved playing when I was a child, and now that I'm a parent I love playing with my children. Sometimes we even get crazy and play Connect 3, or Connect 5.

Connect 4 is a classic game that is sure to be popular for years to come. It is a strategy game played in a non-traditional vertical style with players alternating turns hoping to connect 4 checkers either in a straight line, or diagonally. It is extremely easy to learn, and plays in under 5 minutes. With Connect 4 you can have a lot of fun in 30 minutes.

The only problem with the game that I have is it's cheap plastic construction. It isn't durable at all. I wish there was a sturdier alternative available. I would pay extra money for it. In any case, do not let the less than perfect durability factor prevent you from owning and enjoying Connect 4.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful game for pattern building May 4, 2000
By A Customer
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Despite the recommended age, my daughter started playing Connect-4 when she was 4. By the time she was 5 she could beat most adults. Now, at 6, she can beat me about half the time. She started with just a strategy for winning. Then she learned how to fight someone else's strategy, but lost her offensive moves. Finally she graduated to clever offense and anticipating my moves. She's learned to see groups, to see geometric patterns that rotate, to think several steps ahead. It's that time dimension that's really given her the edge.

What's particularly effective about the game is that the rules are so simple that she can concentrate on the content of the game.

My only complaint is that after hundreds of playings the plastic slider at the bottom has become a bit loose, and several complex games came to an abrupt finale when the checkers were released unintentionally under the weight.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Once You Drop, You Just Can't Stop . . . November 7, 2001
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Whenever it was not possible to go outside for recess during my grade-school days (I'm a college sophomore now), there were many games that we would play indoors to pass the time.

Some kids drew on the blackboard. Other kids just got together in groups and talked. And then there were kids like me that played Connect Four.

Connect Four is extremely habit-forming because you get totally engaged in the game-play. It takes skill, a little bit of luck, and a decent amount of humor to play. We would have Connect Four tournaments all the time in grade school, and they would get pretty competitive sometimes!

Fun: This game is one of the best out there. Once you catch on, which doesn't take long since the rules of the game are easy, it is great to play. If you like games that will make you think and strategize, games that force you to outwit your opponent, this is a good game to reach for.

Educational Value: It keeps the little ones from getting into things. That was always my experience with it. Why go getting myself into mischief when I can go head-to-head with someone two feet in front of me? Little ones will find this a fun counting game.

Durability: The only thing that could probably dampen the fun of the game is losing any of the Checkers to the game. Either that or someone steps on the plastic frame, cracking it or just plain breaking it. But this is not something that people should worry too much about. This game is very durable; it holds up well.

In short, this is a classic game that has stood the test of time. And there are many ways to play it, not just connecting four Checkers in a row. Many games come and go, but Connect Four is a treasure that will last forever.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what shown
I ordered the original version of this game, as pictured. What was sent was a new version which is not what we wanted. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift hit
Our six year old granddaughter had this on her gift list and it has been a big hit, She, her friends and brother have been enjoying it for 4 months now and have not tired of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Hogan
3.0 out of 5 stars "Original" doesn't mean ORIGINAL...
I have memories of MANY happy hours with my now 40+ year old children playing CONNECT FOUR! We could play numerous games in a very short time, the goal of every parent at... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donna Martin
1.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy
Very cheaply made. Pieces fall out even when you don't want them too. Also sometimes pieces get stuck in the column on their way down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zerxesa
1.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT buy this version
I bought this version based on the picture showing the classic model for $26. What I received was the modern/new version, which is sold elsewhere on Amazon for $16. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JL
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandparents and grandchildren can get together on this one.
Appropriate strategy game for four year olds and up to adults. Fun game. All learn how to play it very quickly but the game has stayng power.
Published 2 months ago by judanha
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the classic set but still good
We were disappointed that the product as received was not in the classic colors but it was the original design. Great strategy game.
Published 3 months ago by Robin Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Connect Four
This item was just what I need at the time. It arrived in a timely fashion and was well packaged.
Published 3 months ago by Eugene L. Alexander
4.0 out of 5 stars (was the old school version..) BUT, Still worth getting for the kid in...
I used play connect four as a kid but i find it lot of people who still play it. I gave it as a gift to a friend, i told them it wasn't the classic version with the two legs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Cole
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game
Great game and Christmas gift for the kids in your life, they will play for hours. Also a great family game.
Published 4 months ago by Chris R. Baker
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