Parker Connect Four Electronic Hand-Held Game by Hasbro

Pros: Inexpensive, small, different skill levels, teaches the game to novices
Cons: Small playing grid causes eye strain, can't reset scores, screen is not backlit

I’ve come to the conclusion that one of my five-year-old son’s primary purposes for existence is to embarrass and humiliate his mother. He’s devised a number of clever and devious ways to accomplish this task, the most recent of which is to beat...

Pros: fun, you can take anywhere, auto shutoff, can turn sound off
Cons: addicting, requires batteries

When I was pregnant with my second son, I went on a mission to find as many hand-held electronic games that I could find to put in my overnight bag. I can not sleep in strange places and thought these games would give me something to do in the wee hours...

Pros: Battery operated, handheld, portable, auto shut-off.
Cons: Only for 1 player.

Milton Bradley's Electronic Handheld Connect Four is recommended for ages 7 & up. I had picked this game up for my 7 year old so I could pry him away from his gameboy and get a crack at it. Instead, I ended up playing the connect four because my...

Pros: Simple, yet not mindless fun.
Cons: One more game.... just one more game...

"No, no, no....... go back. I didn't mean to drop it there...... uuuggghhhhhh !!!!" "Okay, one more try." "Ya, Ya machine, just make your move. Ohhhhh, tricky. Well take that! Ooooo, think you're sneaky, huh? ...

Pros: Inexpensive fun! Small size, addictive, optional sound!
Cons: Addictive! Frustrating for those of us who are non-analytically inclined!

At Adam’s last birthday party, be acquired about a half dozen of these little hand-held games. It’s a good thing he got so many, because within a couple of days, our family was fighting over them. Adam seemed to latch onto the Electronic Hand-Held...

Pros: two games and three skill levels, easy to see
Cons: addicting

Introduction

A few months ago my husband and I were planning to move our family out of the state. Knowing what a major undertaking it would be, we decided it would be best accomplished without our children (ages 1 ½ to 6 ½) under our...

Pros: small and brightly colored
Cons: could be less expensive

I am the mom of three kids. I am always purchasing some sort of toy, board game or otherwise, for my children or my nephews and nieces.

My youngest son turned 12 four days after Christmas. One of the things he wanted for his birthday was...

Pros: Great size, car toy!!
Cons: Screen is somewhat dark.

Being a self-proclaimed "expert" at handheld electronic games, I had to write about this one.

Everyone in the house has their own handheld games, but luckily we do share. This one was purchased for my 3 year old son. I figured...

Pros: Fun, Easy to play, Compact
Cons: Hard to win against the computer

When my oldest daughter went into the hospital about a 3 months ago, we wanted some toys that could help her pass the time. She was in for some dental work, so we knew that she would feel like sitting up to play. We brought several things from home,...

Pros: optional sound, portable
Cons: none

Hand-Held Connect Four receives some of the credit for my weekly exercise routine. I find I bore easily when forced to workout inside and with the Michigan weather from November through March, indoor exercise is the only option (with the possible...

Pros: Great for kids and adults. Addictive.
Cons: None

We have had the electronic Connect Four game for a while now. It is still a family favorite.

We got hooked on the original version of Connect Four years ago. The basic concept of the game is to line up four of your pieces in a row, whether...

Pros: Every bit as fun as traditional version
Cons: -

If you like the traditional version of Connect Four, you will like the electronic version as well.
In case you are not familiar with the game, it is similar to tic tac toe, but you must get four in a row. The traditional game is played on a...

Pros: Sound can be muted!
Cons: none

I propose a federal law be passed requiring ALL electronic games and toys have a "mute" switch put on them. Maybe that switch should even be password protected so that sound can only be turned back on by a responsible adult.

??? Maybe I am...

Pros: Small, Cheap, Fun
Cons: Not Very Detailed Graphics

The MB Electronic Handheld Connect Four game is a fun little toy that is perfect for kids on long car trips. The game is basically an electronic version of the original Connect Four game. You play against the computer and try to get four or more circles ...

Pros: has lasted in a houseful of kids, is small, keeps kids occupied, make kids think ahead
Cons: all the kids want their own, causes fights between kids

This was a Christmas present my 6 year old loves! He plays with it on long drives and every time he gets the opportunity. I must admit that I like it too. It is just right for him. It is challenging for him, yet he does win (and lets everyone know)....