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Connect Four

Connect Four

Milton Bradley · 1974
210 min6+ yrs1.2/5 complexity5.0 BGG#30.929 BGG16,6 KKidsCouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play Connect Four?

Connect 4 is a well known vertical game played with "checkers" game pieces, although it is more akin to Tic-Tac-Toe or Go Moku.

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Connect Four box art
official art · Milton Bradley

Connect 4 is a well known vertical game played with "checkers" game pieces, although it is more akin to Tic-Tac-Toe or Go Moku.

The board is placed in the stand to hold it vertically and the players drop game pieces into one of the seven slots, each of which holds up to six game pieces, until one player succeeds in getting four in a row, whether horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

The game is non-proprietary. More elegant, wooden versions can be found under the name The Captain's Mistress.

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs
BGG rank
#30.929
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Q1How much does Connect Four cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Connect Four cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Connect Four?
Connect Four is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Connect Four — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Connect Four support?
Connect Four is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Connect Four take?
A game of Connect Four takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Connect Four for?
Connect Four is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Connect Four?
Connect Four has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.
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