Love playing with my Grandkids the new style keeps the disks from falling all over the place. I was surprise at the price ($14.99) but thats America. I found the older style at a yard sale or a $1.00 one week later.

I'm 35 years old and fondly remember playing this game with my sisters. I purchased this recently on Amazon so I can recapture glory with my own children. the game is a take on the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game, with the spin being that you need to get four black/red chips in a row. Its fun to watch my children try and think a few steps ahead to ensure they don't get smoked by dad while also trying to set themselves up to win. While not quite chess, this is a great starting game for 5-7 year olds who've outgrown Candyland but aren't quite ready for Boggle. Good in 30 minute increments.

My mother loved to play Connect Four with her grandchildren. It was a way for her to teach them from a young age to count four items; to sort two colors; to learn to look horizontally, vertically, and diagonally; and to win and lose politely. After she lost her ability to think fast and move her hands with dexterity, we could stimulate her by playing a game. We always had a good time with Connect Four.

The game is amusing enough to entertain an adult while giving children a quick little fun time. This game has been around a long time, and it continues to be one of the best. I wish that the grid support were stronger. I watched my mother wear out several games.

As long as laughter requires no carbon credits, this game is good green entertainment. It burns no fuel.

My 6 year old is loving this, as is his 3 year old sister, but I dislike the new design as it has to be taken apart to fit in the box! If I didn't have a crawling baby who tries to eat the checkers I'd just leave it set up, but as it is, I end up having to assemble it ever day or two.

In addition to the regular benefits of playing games: turn taking, communication, fun, Connect 4 in particular supports development of seeing patterns, a very important developmental skill.

With regard to this particular edition of the Connect Four game: It comes with additional pieces you can connect at the bottom to keep the "chips" contained when the bottom is opened and they fall out. (Not shown in the picture on the front of the box.) I don't particularly find this very useful, as I haven't found it a problem that the "chips" are going all over the place. However, it's an interesting addition.

My one complaint is that it's very difficult to get all of the pieces fitting into the box so that the lid closes completely. And this is a big pain. A child can't just pile them all into the box and close the lid. Some finesse is needed to position all the pieces just right to maybe get the lid fairly well closed all the way.

I do like the square box size rather than an old version I have that is a large rectangular box. This size fits better on my shelves. (I have multiple games because I adapt them for further educational support in classrooms.)

I grew up loving playing this game with my parents so now that my daughter has turned 7 I thought it was time to get this and teach the kids how to play.

The game is a great classic, easy enough that anyone can learn in minutes but difficult enough for somewhat complex strategies. Also if you don't pay careful attention someone can beat you by accident.

The only problem I have with the game is it's construction. When I was younger the one we had was made of much heavier plastic. The game also had a swing arm at the bottom that swung out to let the checkers out. This game has a plastic oval at the bottom, believe me it's a nice touch because it keeps the checkers in but the problem is that it's cheap thin plastic. The stand is also made of three pieces rather than one so it keeps falling apart, I'd consider gluing it together but then it wouldn't fit into the box.

This game is a great addition to your collection if you have childern, it doesn't have much potential as an adult game but that's not what it's meant for. If you can find one of the older versions at a garage sale or a thrift store though buy that one instead.

This is a great game ecspecially for my twin girls who are 7, they are able to play this with each other. When my husband or I play with one of them we seem to be on equal levels, no one has an upper hand which is great, and I find many times them winning! which they love.

We've had this in the game stack for years, but it took a while to catch fire at my house. It was my 7 year old son's aftercare program that made him notice it. He started playing it and now he never gets enough. At first I thought it was just like tic tac toe and that whoever goes first necessarily wins - but I have to concede there must be some additional strategic subtlety. How else can I explain how that !@#$ little boy beats me EVERY TIME no matter who starts first. Working hard at learning chess and other more advanced games isn't the esteem booster that fires him up - maybe that will come later. I see this as a jumping off point for more sophisticated games like Go, and Chess. Becoming the Connect Four champ of the house (and the aftercare program) has been great for his self esteem and his ability to think strategically. I'd rate this just barely above Checkers in the sophistication of game play - but it's deceptive. It seems so very very simple at first glance. Game play is dominated by subterfuge - misdirection aimed at getting the other player to leave you an opening. Victory is won by control of the middle - thus gaining the ability to set up simultaneous opportunity on each side. It gets pretty intense! Some have validly complained about the lightweight plastic build. We've played hundreds of games and it has held up so far - but certainly the build doesn't give a ton of confidence. Highly recommended for getting kids into strategic gaming.

We bought this toy for our grandkids age 4 and 6. We think this is a good spatial processing game. It is more difficult than tic-tac-toe but the challenge is good. Children catch on after a few tries. Fun and challenging.

The games of past are the BEST.

It is easy enough for all, but children learn strategical moves, without even knowing it.

Family games are so important, as far as I'm concerned. This is a great introductory game for all children.

connect four is a classic strategy game for kids - i grew up loving this game. but it's more poorly made than the sets i used as a kid. thinner, lighter weight plastic. it'll last, but you'll definitely need to be gentle with it.

This game is so easy to learn. It is fun for all ages and can help young children learn to pay attention to detail, use skills and logic, and put basic math to use. Easy to set up and easy to put away. A great family game since it appeals to and is easy enough for all ages.

No matter what your age is, Connect Four is FUN. As simple as that!
I've played this game since I was a child and have never gotten bored with it. There's no feeling like the one of connecting four!
A great game, with tons of replay value. I also recommend Yahtzee

Are you kids bored with nothing to do? Wanna spice up their playtime? Well, I've got a solution, just whip out Connect Four and they will be having fun in no time! This fun filled game leads for strategy and excitement! Win or lose, this game is a must have for your children's parties or playtimes. Connect Four is a whole lot of fun and it's a game you can play with your child. You can't go wrong with it, really.

This is a great classic game. Every family should have it.

Unforunately, like so many games these days, they are making it chintzy. Like others have said, it does tend to fall apart easily after much use.

If your mother still has yours from when you were young, ask her for it. You could also probably find on eBay. The old ones were made much better.

My kids played Connect Four twenty years ago....and I bought it to have around THIS Christmas, and they still enjoy playing it! The ring at the bottom that keeps the pieces from going all over the kitchen when you pull the plug at the end is the only change, and it is a good one.

This game has proven to be of great enjoyment for both parents and grandparents played with the children and grandchildren over the years. Boys and girls like this game and siblings play it well together...a fast paced game for all ages and it teaches planning and healthy competition and so much fun to win! Highly recommend to have on hand when grandparents come to visit.

I remember years ago when I bought this very game for my boys one Christmas. I have pictures of them playing it, so it was a joy to buy it once again for my grandchildren. The premise is the same as tic-tac-toe, except you do it either straight or diagonally. The children do have to pay attention while playing this game. If they like checkers; they will love this one. I know we do!

We got this as a gift for my daughters who are 3 and 6, and it was fun while it lasted. Unfortunately, it did not last very long. I realize the age recommendation is for 7-year-olds and up, but I knew that my daughters would be able to grasp the concept, which they did. I just wish it was more durable, because they did like it. Just be aware that it probably won't last with littler kids unless they are closely supervised.

Connect 4 is a marvelous game. Because of its vertical plane it teaches and forces one to think expansively rather than in traditionally expected paths. It also teaches quick aggressive thinking in that one must become a leader to win or a follower playing catch-up. At 78 I played it for the first time and because of its fast action, omni-directional advance thinking and playing, my mind felt awake and refreshed. An excellent mind game good for young and old.

There are often times that the classics times we had and we still have with our parents never goes away. That is also said with some of the most classic board games like Connect Four. The game is fun and filled with skill. The object of the game is very simple, you have to try to make four in a row across, vertically, or in a diagnally row. The game is fun and challenging for all ages. Although many people might think that this ios a baby game, where there are more challenging games out there, but it still is a lot of fun to play, and I still love playing this game. It is a great buy.

Price: B

Fun & Convience: B+ with somebody; D+ if you're playing it alone

Overall: B

this game is easy and fun! I play it a lot and doesn't ever get boring.

i like connect four... it's a very versitile game... this particular set was nice.. decent size, durable and overall good purchase

This toy is great! I played it as a child and now my 3 kids, husband and I have Connect Four battles! Much fun for the whole family!

My 8 year old loves this game. For any kid that likes to strategize - this is a great game. It can be played quickly - is challenging and fun for all. Keeps the brain working.

It's a good game, easy to set-up, easy to learn and it takes some planning and concentration. For the money, it's a great buy.

Traditionally Connect Four is played with two players for children aged seven and older. I initially purchased this game with my seven-year old in mind since he enjoyed Checkers and Bingo.

Actually the oldest did not show any interest in Connect Four and only utilized it a few times so this worked out well having at least one child play with the game. In the past I have purchased toddler type products for my younger son due to his disability and just overlooked the beginning age requirement for Connect Four. Since we keep the game in the box the only set-up needed is to slide the end supports onto the slots. They have Connect Four on the outside part so it is easy to know which side to face inward. The retaining lever stays secure and is fastened by sliding over the yellow slot underneath.

The grid contains seven rows with six round slots to fit the checkers. There are twenty-one black and red checkers with the logo, Connect Four imprinted on one side and MB on the other. The retaining lever is not locked into place until both side end supports are in position. Before the first player drops a checker into a slot check the lever to make sure it is secured, otherwise the checkers will drop right through to the ground.

When playing with two players the choice of red or black is made and each player takes the collection into a pile. Each player drops a checker into any slot in the grid and alternates with the other player, otherwise known as your opponent. They alternate turns until one has mastered four in a row in either a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. This became confusing for my older son because there are six in a column or row and he preferred to get all six to be a winner. There are no points to accumulate in Connect Four and to play another game you can either slide the retaining lever and let loose all the checkers or turn it over and dump them all back into the box.

This has worked well for my non verbal son.

I bought this for my 5 yr old and she had no problem understanding the objective of the game. She wants to play it all the time and the more she plays it, the better she gets at strategizing her moves.
Great old time favourite. ALso great to take on vacation, you can play it in the airport while waiting for a flight or even on the plane.

My five year old can really play connect four. From the first move he's strategically planning a method to win. Most often, he does. He challenges and beats the entire family and any guests to our house.

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.

It's pretty fun but, you can get bored. It's sliding in pieces and trying to get four it a row. It's a great time passer but when it comes to fun, then I'm not so sure. Keep away from this toy. I have it. Now it's sitting in a dusty corner in my closet.

I wouldnt call this game educational but i would call it loads of fun to play with the children. This game is kinda short but it is good for a rainy or boring day.It reminds me of tic tac toe in a way. I think this game is loads of fun to play with your kids.It makes your kids think alittle and increases their strategy.

The goal of this game is so simple yet so difficult. The first player to get four in a row wins. That four in a row can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. The key is to think of dropping your piece in a place where you have more than one option going.

Connect Four is like vertical tic-tac-toe, except it's four pieces in a row instead of three. The board is a vertical piece of plastic that is a grid. Each vertical row has a place on the top where you can drop your "checker" down the row and they stack on top of each other. You can see them through circles in the plastic. Each row is divided so pieces don't fall or roll into other rows.

The game is to be played by two players and suggested for seven-year-olds and older. One player uses the black checkers and the other uses the red ones. Each player takes a turn and drops one checker into the game board. I still haven't figured out if it's better to go first or second! The player that strategically places his or her checkers so that four line up in a row wins the game.

Ok, so it sounds simple, but let me tell you that it can get very complicated. You have to watch out for those sneaky moves. The best player I ever encountered used to work out a plan in his head where he would work on two sides of the board. Then with one drop of a checker, he would have two options to make four in a row and I could only block one of them. Ugh! That is so frustrating, especially when you know he's setting it up and can't see it coming. But then again, when I did see it coming and could either block it before it happened, or sneak one of my own double whammy's on him, it was pure bliss!

This game has been called "helter-skelter checkers" among other things and could possibly be mistaken for a haphazard game of chance. The problem you'll encounter is that if you make a bad move, that may haunt you for the entire game and you'll be playing defensively the entire time.

So don't be fooled by the simplistic appearance of this game. And the first few times you play it the game will probably only last a few moves. But be warned: The more you play, the more difficult it will be to conquer your opponent! This game has almost as much strategy involved as a good game of chess.

There are only a couple of negatives to this game. The black and red pieces can be easily lost and are difficult to replace, as their size is unique and a regular checker from a different game won't work. The board itself is a tad bit flimsy, so don't get frustrated and smack it around or fling it across the room. Once it breaks, you'll be buying a whole new game.

And now for a line of attack if you're interested -- play offensively. That means don't get suckered into blocking every move your opponent makes. Let them stack a few together before you block it and keep to your game plan. The best way is to try to fool your opponent into blocking one of your moves, only to have what they may call an optical illusion come about that lets you place a piece on an entirely different row. Now with that fourth row, the fourth piece falls into place, declaring them the winner. Huh? Ok, so you have three going vertical and when the other guy blocks that, it sets you up to drop a piece on top and have a diagonal four in a row. There's nothing better than a sneaky win like that to bring about a smile.

For an inexpensive, fun and challenging game, I'd suggest adding this to your Christmas list or list of games to play on the next Family Game Night!

I'd never seen this game before but it's turned out to be one of my two kids' favorite games. It's fun to play with just the pieces and to make simple patterns for decoration when you're not playing the "official" game, and throwing the lever that dumps the pieces out of the bottom is exciting, noisy and fun. Really a great game with real play value, a favorite! BUY IT!!!

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