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===Introduction===
Do you try to place your four checkers in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally? What will be your opponent's next move? Wrestle with these and other mind-teasing questions as you play with the Connect Four® Solid State Software™ Command Module. Developed for Texas Instruments by the Milton Bradley Company, Connect Four is a thought-provoking game that allows you to develop your own winning strategy.
The Connect Four module gives you options for one or two players, as well as three different versions for a two-player game. The object of the game is to place four checkers in a row - be it across, up and down, or diagonally. While you're thinking through your next move, the computer keeps track of whose turn it is to play. The first player with four checkers in a row wins.
===Getting Started===
After you choose the Connect Four module from the selection list, a demonstration game automatically appears on the display. The computer alternates turns between two players and drops the checkers into the slots. When four checkers are placed in a row, the game is over. The demonstration continues from one game to another until you press any key to start your own game.
After you press a key, the Connect Four options display appears. You can choose a one-player game and compete with the computer or select one of three two-player games and play against a friend.
====One-Player Game====
If you press '''1''' to select a one-player game, a display appears from which you choose one of four skill levels for your opponent - the computer. Starting with Novice, the least challenging, the degree of skill progresses to Master, the most challenging. Press '''1''', '''2''', '''3''', or '''4'''. Next, the keyboard instructions are displayed. To begin the game, press '''ENTER''' and the playing board appears.
====Two-Player Games====
The Connect Four options display offers you three choices for the type of two-player game you want to play. The choices are Basic, Drop Out, and Wild Spot.
* ''Basic'' - If you press '''2''' to select a basic two-player game, you compete against your opponent to be the first to get four checkers in a row on a regular playing board.
* ''Drop Out'' - If you press '''3''' to select Drop Out, you play the basic game with the option to drop out one of your bottom checkers instead of adding one at the top when it's your turn.
* ''Wild Spot'' - If you press '''4''' to select Wild Spot, you play the basic game with the addition of a wild checker on the playing board. After you select the type of two-player game, keyboard instructions for that game are displayed. To begin the game, press ENTER and the playing board appears.
After you select the type of two-player game, keyboard instructions for that game are displayed. To begin the game, press '''ENTER''' and the playing board appears.
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