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Features
- For the first time 4 players can play in the new Connect 4 x 4!
- We've doubled the grid and doubled the players by creating more challenge & fun
- Take turns dropping a checker into the grid to create a line of 4 checkers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, just like the original Connect 4
- The double-sided grid allows you to make a line on Either side, or by weaving through from one side to another
- First one to get 4 in a row still wins
Product Description
Take the challenge of the only 4-in-a-row game for 4 players. Doubling the grid and doubling the number of players creates more challenge and more fun. Take turns dropping a checker into the grid to create a line of 4 checkers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, just like the original Connect 4. The double-sided grid allows you to make a line on either side, or by weaving through from one side to the other.For 4 players, ages 8 and up.Amazon.com Review
Connect 4 x 4 is similar to the classic original, but now you can play with up to four people, and the double-sided grid adds greater complexity and more chances to win. Designed for ages eight and up, Connect 4 x 4 may have doubled the challenge, the amount of players, and the grid--but the fun and scoring are still the same: four in a row and you win! 
- Ages: 8+
Required: 4 players
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The Good: Up to four people can play Connect 4 x 4; features new colors and helpful blockers.
The Challenging: Younger children may need pointers on the double-sided grid when first playing.
In a Nutshell: Fun remake of a favorite game with added challenge and complexity. 
Double-sided Grid, More Colors, New Pieces
Connect 4 x 4 is the only checkers four-in-a-row, four-player game--making it perfect for family game nights. With the new double-sided grid, you can score on both the front and back side of the game.
Game play is simple--pick a line, drop a checker in on each turn, and hope that your opponents don't foil your strategy before you get four checkers in a row! The game has also added "blockers," which can be used to block your opponents on both sides of the grid in one turn. However, make sure to save your blockers for when you really need them--you only get two and they are valuable!
When you're finished playing Connect 4 x 4, a convenient locking top slide keeps the pieces on the grid so you never have to worry about lost checkers.
Challenging Remake of a Timeless Favorite
If you grew up playing Connect 4, you'll quickly realize that Connect 4 x 4 is like having both an old favorite and a new game all in one. You can still play the game with two players, but now also have the option of playing with four. The double-sided grid adds a welcome challenge and complexity for long-time Connect 4 players. A word of warning for younger players: the added complexity may be a bit challenging to understand at first, but once they do, they'll definitely be hooked.
What's in the Box
Double-sided grid, 68 checkers (17 of each color), and eight blockers (two of each color).
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The double-sided grid adds more opportunity to score, or be scored against!
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Customer reviews
A phenomenal update. 
by .. Jesse Mack ()
Connect 4x4 is a sleek, stylish update to the timeless, albeit simple, classic game. The ability to play on multiple planes adds a welcome level of complexity. And playing with more than 2 players makes it much tougher to force a win, which is helpful because it takes a lot more work (or one of a player's precious few Blocker pieces) to block a win as well.
My only misgiving about this game is that in an unbalanced play group, a poor player will give a massive advantage to the player following him. But even with this setback, it's a surprisingly intense experience that I would highly recommend. If the idea of a thinking man's Connect Four appeals to you, this is a dream come true.
Excellent game of strategic planning, but quick too by .. athiker (North Carolina)
My son got this as a birthday gift and we've had a lot of fun with 3 generations playing it together. It is packaged nicely, you can discard the box as all the game pieces fit inside the game and the legs fold up. There are plastic slides/rails top and bottom that keep the pieces from falling out. The one on the bottom is also the release for the pieces when a game is over...kind of a little fun thing for kids as they slide the release rail and all of the pieces fall out in a pile. The self contained packaging makes it a great compact game to take on trips. The game can be broken by stepping on it, or forcing the legs for example, but is fairly well made by today's standards.
Adding an extra layer keeps everyone on their toes weighing the possibilities. Its pretty easy to see the game pieces on both sides from a single sitting postion. Having double width blockers, in limited quantity (2 only) was also a stroke of genius. I disagree a bit with one review that following a weaker player provides a big advantage. The nature of the game, if you are playing w/ 3 or 4 players, is other players will chime in and alert you to possible mistakes that will allow someone to win. This is specifically allowed in the written rules, so it makes for a social game that almost all ages can play. The politicking comment was spot on. You may encourage a player to use their blocker to prevent somone from winning. They in turn might say, I'm using my single to block him here, YOU use YOUR blocker to block them there. Once in a while a player may have to decide who he is going to let win, as he has to decide which other player he is going to block, but that situation wasn't the norm. Usually a player can block the next player who then blocks the following player.
Another nice twist that keeps things interesting is that the game and game strategy really changes with the number of players. Playing with 2 players is completely different than playing with 3 for example.
Overall a pleasant surprise in a nicely thought out package.
NOT a 2 player game by .. Elwin Sodikromo (Miami, fl United States)
I just want to warn potential buyers that this is NOT a 2 player game as stated on the box. If you play with 2 players, the person that starts CAN ALWAYS WIN in 6 moves. I still give it 5 stars because with more then 2 players it very fun
New & Improved = Addictive by .. E. Pescetto ()
My husband made fun of me when I asked him to buy this. But now he loves to play! It's completely addictive! I love the new double layers, it adds excitement and another level of difficulty to the game. You really have to keep on your toes and pay attention! It's fun whether playing 2 or 3 or 4 players and never gets old!
Surprisingly great quality! by .. V. J. Good (Pennsylvania)
I was very pleased with how well this product is made even for 13 year old boys. It's virtually indestructible and has great bright colors. It's fun for the parents who get stuck playing too.