Statements (171)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:board_game
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rabbi
gptkb:military_operation |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
mobile apps
online versions |
| gptkbp:age |
6 years and up
6 and up |
| gptkbp:championship |
worldwide
exists Connect 4 International Championship World Connect 4 Championship |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:red
gptkb:yellow |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired video games
inspired adaptations featured in media inspired merchandise featured in movies featured in TV shows used in educational settings popular in family game nights used in competitions inspired mobile apps inspired online versions inspired competitive play |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Howard_Wexler
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
6 rows
7 columns |
| gptkbp:ends_at |
when the board is full or a player wins
when a player connects four when the grid is full |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:stock_market_index
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
connect four discs in a row
board is full one player connects four first player to connect four discs four discs in a row |
| gptkbp:first_ascent |
exists
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:1974
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:1974
gptkb:Rabbi |
| gptkbp:focuses_on |
teaching strategy
teaches strategy teaching critical thinking |
| gptkbp:game_components |
grid
instructions game board discs |
| gptkbp:game_length |
20-30 minutes
approximately 20 minutes 15-30 minutes |
| gptkbp:game_mechanics |
easy to learn
simple rules turn-based play difficult to master gravity-based dropping gravity-based placement |
| gptkbp:game_type |
abstract strategy
abstract strategy game |
| gptkbp:has_gameplay_element |
discs
|
| gptkbp:has_variants |
gptkb:3_D_Connect_4
gptkb:Connect_4_Blast gptkb:Connect_4_Blast_Off gptkb:Connect_4_Challenge gptkb:Connect_4_Championship gptkb:Connect_4_Classic gptkb:Connect_4_Deluxe gptkb:Connect_4_Dunk gptkb:Connect_4_Elite gptkb:Connect_4_Extreme gptkb:Connect_4_Frenzy gptkb:Connect_4_Jump gptkb:Connect_4_Junior gptkb:Connect_4_Kids gptkb:Connect_4_Mega gptkb:Connect_4_Mini gptkb:Connect_4_Party gptkb:Connect_4_Pro gptkb:Connect_4_Shots gptkb:Connect_4_Spin gptkb:Connect_4_Stack gptkb:Connect_4_Super gptkb:Connect_4_Tournament gptkb:Connect_4_Travel gptkb:Connect_4_Twist gptkb:Connect_4_Ultimate gptkb:Connect_4_World_Championship gptkb:Connect_4x4 house rules team play timed matches different grid sizes Connect 4 Connect Connect 4 Family blindfolded play multiple discs per turn |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
developed in the 1970s
inspired by earlier games |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Connect 4
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
exists
can play at high levels |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Noughts_and_Crosses
gptkb:Gomoku Tic-Tac-Toe |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Noughts_and_Crosses
gptkb:Connect_4x4 Connect Four by Selchow and Righter |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
multiple languages
digital format physical format |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
online
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia gptkb:North_America widely recognized available in various formats has a digital version still popular today often played in tournaments often played in schools often played at family gatherings has a giant version has a physical version has a themed version has a travel version |
| gptkbp:is_similar_to |
gptkb:Four_in_a_Row
Puissance 4 |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Milton_Bradley
|
| gptkbp:movement |
determined by a coin toss
|
| gptkbp:next_edition |
Connect 4 for Android
Connect 4 for i OS |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
documented
player who drops first disc |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
exists
world champions national champions |
| gptkbp:number_of_pieces |
discs
|
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
2
|
| gptkbp:number_of_volumes |
gptkb:42
|
| gptkbp:objective |
connect four discs in a row
Connect four of one's own discs in a row |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Milton_Bradley
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1974
|
| gptkbp:requires |
critical thinking
planning foresight |
| gptkbp:rules |
players take turns
discs fall to the lowest available space game ends when a player connects four |
| gptkbp:setting |
players choose colors
vertical grid setup discs placed in the tray set up the board vertically discs are placed in the grid players take turns dropping discs |
| gptkbp:similar_games |
gptkb:Gomoku
Tic-Tac-Toe |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
high
|
| gptkbp:surface |
vertical grid
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
controlling the center
creating traps blocking opponent creating multiple threats anticipating opponent's moves forcing a win with two possible connections using diagonal connections |
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:3_D_Connect_4
gptkb:Connect_4x4 Connect 4 in a Row |
| gptkbp:youth_club |
vertical grid
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