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Milton Bradley's '''Connect Four''' for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A was based on the board game with the same name. Connect Four was part of Milton Bradley's Gamevision series of software titles for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A. Other titles in the Gamevision series included [[Yahtzee]], [[Card Sharp]], [[Hangman]], [[Stratego]] and [[ZeroZap]]. It was released during the [[:Category:1979 Software|3rd quarter of 1979]]. Connect Four was programmed by [[Elaine Henshon]] and originally retailed for $29.25 (USD). | Milton Bradley's '''Connect Four''' for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A was based on the board game with the same name. Connect Four was part of Milton Bradley's Gamevision series of software titles for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A. Other titles in the Gamevision series included [[Yahtzee]], [[Card Sharp]], [[Hangman]], [[Stratego]] and [[ZeroZap]]. It was released during the [[:Category:1979 Software|3rd quarter of 1979]]. Connect Four was programmed by [[Elaine Henshon]] and originally retailed for $29.25 (USD). | ||
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| + | ==Gameplay== | ||
| + | Just like physical forms of Connect Four, the object of the game, whether in one or two-player mode, is to get four checkers in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The player(s) drops checkers at the top of a 7 column by 6 row playing area, trying to get the needed four-in-a-row either against a second player or the computer. Winning requires strategy both to be able to achieve a four-in-a-row, but also to ensure that the computer or human opponent doesn't get four-in-a-row first. | ||
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| + | ==Advertising Blurbs== | ||
| + | ===Front Cover of Manual=== | ||
| + | Try to connect four checkers in a row - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally - as you develop your own winning strategy with this mind-teasing game. | ||
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| + | ===Back Cover of Manual=== | ||
| + | How do you try to place your four checkers in a row - across, up and down, or diagonally? What's your opponent's next move? Grapple with these questions as you play with the Connect Four Command Module. Developed for Texas Instruments by the Milton Bradley Company, Connect Four is an entertaining game of chance, challenge, and strategy. | ||
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| + | '''Connect Four''' module feature let you | ||
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| + | * Play against a friend or the computer. | ||
| + | * Choose from three different versions. | ||
| + | * Plan your moves, while the computer alternates players' turns. | ||
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==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
Revision as of 01:51, 12 April 2020
| Connect Four | |
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 Connect Four Manual (Front Cover) | |
| Publisher(s) | Milton Bradley |
| Original Retail Price | $29.95 (USD) |
| Programmer(s) | Elaine Henshon |
| Part# | MB 4965 & PHM 3038 |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1979 (3rd Quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Board Game |
Milton Bradley's Connect Four for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A was based on the board game with the same name. Connect Four was part of Milton Bradley's Gamevision series of software titles for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A. Other titles in the Gamevision series included Yahtzee, Card Sharp, Hangman, Stratego and ZeroZap. It was released during the 3rd quarter of 1979. Connect Four was programmed by Elaine Henshon and originally retailed for $29.25 (USD).
Contents
Gameplay
Just like physical forms of Connect Four, the object of the game, whether in one or two-player mode, is to get four checkers in a row either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The player(s) drops checkers at the top of a 7 column by 6 row playing area, trying to get the needed four-in-a-row either against a second player or the computer. Winning requires strategy both to be able to achieve a four-in-a-row, but also to ensure that the computer or human opponent doesn't get four-in-a-row first.
Advertising Blurbs
Front Cover of Manual
Try to connect four checkers in a row - horizontally, vertically, or diagonally - as you develop your own winning strategy with this mind-teasing game.
Back Cover of Manual
How do you try to place your four checkers in a row - across, up and down, or diagonally? What's your opponent's next move? Grapple with these questions as you play with the Connect Four Command Module. Developed for Texas Instruments by the Milton Bradley Company, Connect Four is an entertaining game of chance, challenge, and strategy.
Connect Four module feature let you
- Play against a friend or the computer.
- Choose from three different versions.
- Plan your moves, while the computer alternates players' turns.
Downloads
Connect Four Cartridge Gamevision Version front label
Connect Four Cartridge Gamevision Version bottom label
Connect Four Manual front cover (TI Version)
Gamevision Connect Four version instructions
Gamevision Handout (front)
Gamevision Handout (back)
Connect Four Manual Complete (pdf format)
Connect Four MAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)
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