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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The players first choose a color and then take turns dropping one colored disc from the top into a vertically suspended grid. | The players first choose a color and then take turns dropping one colored disc from the top into a vertically suspended grid. | ||
The pieces fall straight down, occupying the lowest available space within the column. | The pieces fall straight down, occupying the lowest available space within the column. | ||
The objective of the game is to be the first to form a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of four of one's own discs. | The objective of the game is to be the first to form a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of four of one's own discs. | ||
For games where the board fills up before either player achieves four in a row, then they are a draw. | For games where the board fills up before either player achieves four in a row, then they are a draw. | ||
==Opening rule== | ==Opening rule== | ||
Two opening rules are implemented to eliminate first player advantage. | Two opening rules are implemented to eliminate first player advantage. | ||
Pie rule: After the first move of the first player, the second player may switch colors. | |||
Swap rule: The first player places three discs - one red disc, one yellow disc, then another red disc. After the first 3 discs are placed, the second player may switch colors. | * Pie rule: After the first move of the first player, the second player may switch colors. | ||
* Swap rule: The first player places three discs - one red disc, one yellow disc, then another red disc. After the first 3 discs are placed, the second player may switch colors. | |||
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All above contents are from this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_Four | All above contents are from this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_Four | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 12 October 2021
Connect Four is a two-player connection game.
Objective
To connect four of your checkers in a row while preventing your opponent from doing the same.
Gameplay
The players first choose a color and then take turns dropping one colored disc from the top into a vertically suspended grid.
The pieces fall straight down, occupying the lowest available space within the column.
The objective of the game is to be the first to form a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line of four of one's own discs.
For games where the board fills up before either player achieves four in a row, then they are a draw.
Opening rule
Two opening rules are implemented to eliminate first player advantage.
- Pie rule: After the first move of the first player, the second player may switch colors.
- Swap rule: The first player places three discs - one red disc, one yellow disc, then another red disc. After the first 3 discs are placed, the second player may switch colors.
All above contents are from this website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect_Four