Connect4 History

Connect4 was launched by Milton Bradley at the beginning of the 70s. It consists of 7 columns, each 6 pieces high. This game is a neat conversion of a classic game where the aim is to connect four tokens in a row, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, while keeping your opponent from doing the same. Sounds easy, but it is not!  The "vertical" strategy you need to play Connect4 creates a unique challenge: you must think in a whole new way to block your opponent’s moves. Connect4 is named Force4, or Puissance4 in French, Forza4 in Italian, Conecta4 in Spanish, and 4Gewinnt in German...