The game of Connect Four was invented in 1974 by Edwin S. Lowe, an American toy inventor. Lowe was inspired to create the game after playing a similar game with his wife, where they dropped colored discs into a grid. Recognizing the potential for a new game, Lowe refined the concept and launched it as "Connect Four" in 1974. The game quickly gained popularity and has since become a classic, enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.
Don't just look for an immediate win. Look for "forced moves." A forced move is a move that forces your opponent to react to your threat, limiting their options and allowing you to set up a larger, "full" connection sequence. 3. Create Vertical and Horizontal Forks
For those interested in the standard version of the game, Connect Four remains a staple of strategy and logic:
It was a trap.
She smiled, a sharp, toothy grin. She loved the game more than the board.