description Connect 4 Overview
Connect 4 is a two-player vertical connection game introduced by Milton Bradley in 1974. Players drop colored discs into a standing grid, and each player tries to create a continuous line of four discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before the opponent does so. The rules are simple enough for children to learn, while the limited board and alternating turns create opportunities for planning, blocking, and tactical play.
help Connect 4 FAQ
Who introduced Connect 4, and when?
Milton Bradley introduced Connect 4 in 1974. The game is now associated with Hasbro, which publishes current Connect 4 sets and rule variations. [Connect Four reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_Four)
How large is a standard Connect 4 board?
The standard board has 7 columns and 6 rows, giving players 42 possible disc positions. Hasbro's current instructions also describe the game as being for 2 players. [Hasbro instructions](https://instructions.hasbro.com/en-ca/instruction/connect-4-game-instructions)
How do discs move in Connect 4?
Players take turns dropping a colored disc into a column, and the disc falls to the lowest open position. You cannot place a disc in the middle of a column without filling the spaces below it first. [Connect Four reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_Four)
What counts as a win in Connect 4?
A player wins by making a continuous line of four discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Hasbro also lists Pop Out and Pop 10 as official rule variants alongside the original game. [Hasbro instructions](https://instructions.hasbro.com/en-ca/instruction/connect-4-game-instructions)
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