Connect 4 in 3d

Hi All,

Connect Four in 3D, also known as 3D 4 in a Row, is a variation of the classic Connect Four game played on a three-dimensional grid. The objective is to be the first player to connect four of their game pieces in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, in any of the three dimensions.

In this blog, I will share how to make a connect 4 in 3d

Supplies

• 20mm x 15mm wood beads (with 10mm Hole)
• 7mm wooden sticks or dowels
• Small saw
• Acrylic colors
• Super Glue
• 3d printer

Step 1: Base Plate

• I used Tinkercad to design this
• The base is 120x120x5 mm
• Holes are 7 mm in diameter and separated by 25mm gap
• 3d print the base with 0.2 or 0.28 layer height

Step 2: Sticks

• Using a saw, cut wood sticks with 73 mm as length
• Using sandpaper, smoothen the edges
• Fix the sticks on the base and superglue them together

Step 3: Paint Work

• We need 32 beads with each color
• I choose red and yellow and painted them
• Leave it to dry for 1 hour
• Apply varnish if you wish to

Step 4: Play With It

• Play With It
• Now that the game is ready, give it a try and play with your kid or a friend

Rules

• Players take turns placing one of their game pieces into any unoccupied position on the grid.
• The game starts with one player (usually the red player) making the first move.
• Winning Condition:
• The goal is to connect four of your game pieces in a row in any of the three dimensions (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal).
• A row can be formed in a straight line, either along one of the grid's three axes or along a diagonal line that spans across different axes.
• The first player to get 4 beads in a row, wins
• Draw: If all positions on the grid are filled without either player connecting four in a row, the game is considered a draw.

Step 5: 3d Print

• If you wish to 3d print beads, sticks, and the base, I have uploaded files on cult3d
• Please share your suggestion/feedback