Play Connect4 with your BBM contacts - 50 copies to be won!

By Alicia Erlich on 1 Sep 2011 11:06 am

Connect4 BBM

It's always nice to see developers taking advantage of BBM 6 when creating new apps and games. Bach Khoa University let us know they just released a new BBM integrated version of Connect4, which if you don't already know, is the same as the classic game we all enjoyed growing up. All the familiar elements of the original are present in this version with the added bonus of being able to compete against your BBM friends. Why play against a computer to get those four colored chips in a row when you can drive actual people crazy in real time? Click on the jump for more information and your chance to win a free copy.

As one of the newest social apps to use BBM integration, I'm enjoying Connect4. The graphics are decent and work on both my Torch 9800 and my higher resolution Torch 9810. There is a five second delay between moves but I think that says more about my carrier's connection than the app itself as it varied with signal strength. The only thing that needs getting used to is tapping on the numbers below the board instead of the actual columns to drop the chip.

What I find interesting, although anything involving BBM piques my curiosity, is the built-in chat window. Instead of going back into BBM, there's a chat box below the playing field. Pressing the right shift key toggles the window back and forth between game play. Players can chat amongst themselves or with their other BBM friends. You don't get to see the nice little "R" and "D," but it's pretty cool. Just beware of typos. Hitting backspace closes the window and doesn't allow you to go back to correct.

Connect4 runs fine on my devices when there is a strong connection. While there is room for improvement (the quirks I previously mentioned) it's certainly a game to check out to pass the time with friends and family on your BBM list.

Features

Play the game versus your BBM existing contacts or friends
Start offline game, two players can play against each other in a single device
In-game chatting. That means you can chat with your opponent right in the game
Send invitation to download game
Send file to your friends
Send popup message to your friends
Start a BBM chat with your opponent or your BBM contacts
Host public game
Join public game

Connect4 is currently supported by devices running OS 6 and OS 7 or older models running BBM 6. A free trial is available but is limited to ten games. It's currently on sale for $0.99 so you can't beat that price.

More information / purchase Connect4 from the CrackBerry App Store
Discuss in the forums

Contest: We have 50 copies up for grabs. Just leave a single comment to this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. Good luck!

Topics: BlackBerry Apps Contests Bach Khoa University BlackBerry Apps Contests

Alicia Erlich 387 (articles) 47 (forum posts)

380 comments

luc427 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:06 am

Me, me me!!

luc427 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:07 am

Me, me me!!

ILLIONAIRE Sep 1, 2011 at 11:07 am

I can haz?

matttehman Sep 1, 2011 at 11:08 am

Oh, oldschool fun !

suededon Sep 1, 2011 at 11:08 am

i'm on it!

dupa87 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:09 am

Help a brother out CrackBerry.

revel1973 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:09 am

Meeeeeeee Pleassseeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

jelp2 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:09 am

I remember when the original came out! :)

tliolos Sep 1, 2011 at 11:09 am

Oh Oh Pick Me Pick Me Oh Oh

a2b Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

Pleeeease pick me !

Abrante Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

Sure i'll take one :o)

ICEMAN9 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

sweet...loving the bbm games

bladerunner6821 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

i would like to have this for i have many bbm friends. spanks

Zizzzzy Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

Oh nice! once of the classics!

buckwild Sep 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

Cool game! Pick me please!

BBnewuser1991 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

myleslong Sep 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

i am so interested in this.

sonydude23 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

Me, me... Now my nephew can beat me when I'm not there...LOL

trinishan Sep 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

i'd like one, please.

dcdarrencrosby Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 am

I'm in it to win it LOL

srully80 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 am

pick me please

Marbeef Sep 1, 2011 at 11:14 am

Me please

melissaox Sep 1, 2011 at 11:14 am

Looks cool

habsfan170 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:15 am

Yep

d10k6 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:15 am

Sweet! Pick me!

mikeppolson Sep 1, 2011 at 11:15 am

Looks awesome

JB Designs Sep 1, 2011 at 11:16 am

This was one of my favorite games when I was a kid and I haven't played in forever. I'd love to win a copy and see if its still as much fun now as it was then :-)

sirpedro83 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:16 am

Please let me win!!!

malchik Sep 1, 2011 at 11:16 am

Help me out here, need a game desperately

Josss18 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:17 am

participating

barrist Sep 1, 2011 at 11:17 am

I'd like to try

Crisolito Sep 1, 2011 at 11:17 am

Please pick me. I'm a connect4 master.

QuIcKsIlV3r Sep 1, 2011 at 11:18 am

ok i need some gaming time when the boss isn't around, hook me up

Mr.benitoc Sep 1, 2011 at 11:19 am

Oh, I want this one!!!!

rrrebo Sep 1, 2011 at 11:20 am

I need a win! I want to try out the social aspect of BBM gaming, need something classic and simple to start.

chaptervstaind83 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:20 am

Pick meeeeeeeeeeee!!! Please lol!

iceandfire Sep 1, 2011 at 11:20 am

One copy would be a great deal.

bestbeancounter Sep 1, 2011 at 11:20 am

A copy would be great!

rscholz Sep 1, 2011 at 11:21 am

I love this game

Sarvey Sep 1, 2011 at 11:22 am

Oh, a great childhood game. I'd love to have this :).

ichat Sep 1, 2011 at 11:22 am

Yes please I would love a copy!

dewey32399 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:23 am

Awesome game! Pick me!!!!

bilmaga Sep 1, 2011 at 11:23 am

I loved that game as a kid! Hope I win

rickross773 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:23 am

please pick me!!!!!!!!!!!! fuck newspapers i wake up everymorning an go on crackberry.com please pick me real dedicated fan

Boogies_Blackberry Sep 1, 2011 at 11:25 am

Connect4 me please!!!

miketko Sep 1, 2011 at 11:25 am

would love this. we need more bbm6 apps :)

ogieturns9 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:25 am

Looks like a lot of fun.

vwracing Sep 1, 2011 at 11:25 am

Love to have a free copy if not I'll def buy it!

datta72 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:26 am

Pick Me Pick Me lol..........

yensonvera Sep 1, 2011 at 11:26 am

one copy thax!!! excellent

JJGeneral1 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:27 am

Looks cool. I'll throw my hat in the ring.

overcees Sep 1, 2011 at 11:27 am

I would like it too!

lriggins2 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:27 am

how fun! I want it!

jfs101 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:29 am

Does it come with a 9900? doesn't hurt to ask...

Anatomy Sep 1, 2011 at 11:29 am

I'd like one please :)

kuku25 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

memememe!!!!

mikemimik Sep 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

Neat idea with the bbm integration. I'd love to test it out, loved this game as a kid.

zayyaf90 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

love it if i get it ! :P

Deathcommand Sep 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

yes please.

dizadee Sep 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

Yes please!!

ardew Sep 1, 2011 at 11:32 am

yes please me me me......

USP45 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:33 am

It's nice to see continued bb app support. Am going to stick with bb for next upgrade.

jdelvalle56 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:33 am

Count me in please!

SpiritYaritza Sep 1, 2011 at 11:34 am

I want this sooo badly !!!!!

weaselnoze Sep 1, 2011 at 11:35 am

i love this game!

sommerface Sep 1, 2011 at 11:35 am

ooo...that would be super fun!

gregorylkelly Sep 1, 2011 at 11:35 am

I'm loving this whole BBM Social thing! I definitely want to be able to play Connect 4 with some of my BBM buddies. RIM is doing a great job making BBM integrated into the whole BlackBerry experience.

I guess it's time to say bye bye to the cross platform BBM rumors a while back....

thetnaung Sep 1, 2011 at 11:36 am

any plan for playbook?

charliemaiors Sep 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

Pic Me Please :D

eddy0090 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

Wudnt mind a copy

bustermin Sep 1, 2011 at 11:38 am

Id love a copy

barilro Sep 1, 2011 at 11:38 am

thank you for the great articles

nomi1978 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:38 am

Nice to see the API's finally being used. This game certainly brings back childhood memories. Hope I win.

P-unit Sep 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

Connect4 - Solid children memories.

rickster21 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

Don't pick them, pick me!

captainm90 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

i love you crack berry nation!!

Choppydon Sep 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

I need to send to my 200 bbm contacts pronto!

Peppe Sep 1, 2011 at 11:40 am

One of my fav games as a kid!! Pick me :)

tasmitty Sep 1, 2011 at 11:41 am

I loved this game as a kid! pick me!

kpd001 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:42 am

Can I has it?

BENZ_O Sep 1, 2011 at 11:43 am

wooooot

theKHMERboy Sep 1, 2011 at 11:44 am

this would be a sick game to play specially against friends and family on bbm :)

scottae316 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:44 am

This would be great fun. My wife and I just bought Bold 9930's and she gave up her iPhone 4 for the Bold. Thanks Bach Khoa University and CrackBerry.com for the chance to win.

Babajide88 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:44 am

Hook me up crackberry

jdub20 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 am

The Winner!

Simplymesince79 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 am

I'm happy to be back on my blackberry. Can I please have a copy? I'll advertise it to my 350+ contacts. Lol (gotta love the extra incentive there).

DocDRM Sep 1, 2011 at 11:45 am

I would Love to win a copy (or 3 - GF and son need one too), used to play this and Battleship on my 9000 all the time - silly, time wasting FUN!

Necromechanical Sep 1, 2011 at 11:46 am

Looks like fun!

chiripio Sep 1, 2011 at 11:47 am

Nice i want a copy.

heveys4 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:47 am

games over bbm .. sick

thepinkcurve Sep 1, 2011 at 11:47 am

Me!!!

Yosaki Sep 1, 2011 at 11:47 am

Saaweeeet!!! BBM games are awesome!!!

rubcal Sep 1, 2011 at 11:48 am

Excellent, pick me.

brooklynstrong Sep 1, 2011 at 11:49 am

Thank You Kind Sir In Advance.

carlos320 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:49 am

Lucky me, a new winner :)

drinka4yearz Sep 1, 2011 at 11:50 am

Me me me me me me!!!!!!!!

virus786 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:50 am

in plz

Henry520 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:51 am

pick me i wan ^^

urShadow Sep 1, 2011 at 11:53 am

tigerton Sep 1, 2011 at 11:53 am

I like this.

5h4d0w Sep 1, 2011 at 11:54 am

pick me please

slideaway Sep 1, 2011 at 11:54 am

Classic! Would love to win one

jmajluf Sep 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

Yo want uno please señor!!!!!

MattDub22 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

This.... Is.... AWESOME!

Quick play and fun... I want one!

buckwylder Sep 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

please may i haz a copy?

csantos83 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:56 am

Pretty Please with Blackberry on top!!!!!!

lisuhhh Sep 1, 2011 at 11:58 am

i'd love a copy :)

fill8888 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:58 am

I would love to get this one!

thbassman Sep 1, 2011 at 11:59 am

this would be the first game I could install on my soon to be delivered 9810!

laurah2215 Sep 1, 2011 at 11:59 am

I would love a copy, thanks!
~Laura~

cobracam Sep 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm

For me ? Thanks.

J.Bell Sep 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Sweet game! Who doesn't love connect 4. Good luck to all :)

dakid72 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm

I am undefeated in this game and would take on all challengers.......if I win :)
Thanks in advance CrackBerry and Bach Khoa University!

Krack Sep 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Sounds like a great time!

Grrrrl Sep 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm

i wish i can be lucky here :)

Flip4Bytes Sep 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm

Yes!! I wanna try it out!!

garrbbage Sep 1, 2011 at 12:02 pm

I hope I get it!

pjcloninger Sep 1, 2011 at 12:02 pm

Me me me...

faez_01 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:03 pm

That is so awesome!!!!!!! @_@ I want one copy!!! Please~~~

BlackBerry®, forever and always.

pfitzmaurice12 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner??

camaro_87 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Fun! Sign me up!

bhadra Sep 1, 2011 at 12:07 pm

This looks fun! I'd love a copy to try it ut :)

nvinceble Sep 1, 2011 at 12:07 pm

I'm in!

livejam Sep 1, 2011 at 12:09 pm

Go for it...connect4!!!
*jingle*

gtamhankar Sep 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm

O-M-G! Would so love this...

carriehatton Sep 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Don't pick me. Thought that might change my luck. ;)

yenyob Sep 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm

Looks like I could have some fun with this!

jjbreakspear Sep 1, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Looks like fun.

w.kovacs Sep 1, 2011 at 12:15 pm

I accept your offer of a free copy! Thanks!!

Scooter625 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Something nice to pass the time.

TamLuvsHerBB Sep 1, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Very cool! Would love to win! :o)

vishalsheth83 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:18 pm

wicked! this would be an awesome game to have!

jaBBu Sep 1, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Count me in too.

Babajide88 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Hook me up crackberry

Rock_Lobster Sep 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm

winning!

LayoJr Sep 1, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Yes! Cannot wait to see if I win. This is a good one

tekware Sep 1, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Time to be non-productive. Yes please.

papped Sep 1, 2011 at 12:24 pm

Looks like a fun game

poolrookie78 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:25 pm

Looks good!

jjca Sep 1, 2011 at 12:27 pm

MeE plsssss

jeditribe Sep 1, 2011 at 12:27 pm

ME to the 3rd power!

mckillio Sep 1, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Yes, please.

heroldc Sep 1, 2011 at 12:28 pm

Send one my way please

CrackBerry Newbie for ever

kikayhottie Sep 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm

tHis is so cool!!!!

Oncastillo Sep 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Cool!!! me me, thanks,

swiedom Sep 1, 2011 at 12:32 pm

i'll take a copy!

neoflasher Sep 1, 2011 at 12:34 pm

maybe I could win this..

rage763 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:37 pm

this looks great! hopefully a foreshadow of whats to come with BBM

CLTrujillo Sep 1, 2011 at 12:37 pm

I wanna win! This would be so awesome!

usofa1776 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Looks like a great game. I'll take it!

brooklyndon2911 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:40 pm

one copy would be greatly appreciated.

jackzonztyl Sep 1, 2011 at 12:40 pm

i want to try out this game

atit_s Sep 1, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Excellent game!!! I would love to win a copy and connect with my friends! :)

mrsangie17 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Ohhh Yeah I love this game. Would love to play against my son and BFF who both have BBM6

affering Sep 1, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Shot in the dark here!

LooZeR Sep 1, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I want this!!!
Gimme, gimmeee!!!

dg4nj Sep 1, 2011 at 12:46 pm

i want a copy plllleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssseeeeeeeeeeee!

AgentCooper Sep 1, 2011 at 12:48 pm

I used to play this game with bob at the black lodge. Those where the days. lol

waiting4rim2catchup Sep 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm

looks cool !!!

4872. Sep 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm

just got my 9930 today from the fed ex man. this would be a good......welcome to BB7..

bigdogg0118 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:51 pm

i want a copy...plz plz plz plz lol... I've been a member for a long time too

1DM1 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:51 pm

Connect 4.

silvia8787 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm

pick me please :)

fresh77 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Looks like fun!! Want one for my 9700 w/OS6!!

xjonx Sep 1, 2011 at 12:55 pm

go for it....connect four!!!! i win!

shahriyar Sep 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm

lets play :D

Detective M Downs Sep 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Pick me!

ianuni57 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Pick me!

sk8er_tor Sep 1, 2011 at 12:59 pm

Looks like a great app!

framos242 Sep 1, 2011 at 12:59 pm

Who wants to play Connect4? This guy here....

tedescop Sep 1, 2011 at 1:01 pm

Please.
Thanks

neuralwolf Sep 1, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Great! Would love a copy :)

Byao87 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:10 pm

I Love Connect 4 and this is a great application

etlahrs Sep 1, 2011 at 1:17 pm

me please

HavPlenty Sep 1, 2011 at 1:20 pm

YES...I need 'dat!!!

ItsMe6 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Connect me

88_bandit Sep 1, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Killer game!

Tweedle Sep 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I love it :)

adamnygaard1 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I need something more to play besides battleships.

carbon98accord Sep 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm

omghi2u!

dadymon Sep 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm

BBM games are cool, would love a copy!

excessfat Sep 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Me me me me!

bronze51 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Me me me me me!

Bobchin Sep 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm

Where else can u find something like this?

cascott77 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I would appreciate having a copy. Thank you

petworks97 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:37 pm

love this game!

laxcrespo1013 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm

Love this game

homer365 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:39 pm

cool!

summerlin18 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Oh heack yeah I'd love to play this game against my girlfriend! Please send one my way!

SCrid2000 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:41 pm

Lol, I used to rock at this game!
After I win I'll have to see if I can still kick butt :D

SnoopTodd Sep 1, 2011 at 1:42 pm

So retro!! I love it!!!

map105 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Connect Four?? Awesome!! Bring back some old school games, like when we used to sit on the living room floor and play an actual physical game!! So long ago....GOOD TIMES!!!

ocato04 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm

I've been waiting for this since it was announced last year!

BB 4 Life

ascanius Sep 1, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Long time reader. First time poster. would love a copy of this game!

cjterminator Sep 1, 2011 at 1:49 pm

Count me in, I am so happy with BBM integration. This is just the start :)

maskedmascot Sep 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm

So what happens if I win it but none of my bbm contacts have it :'(

FranzJoseph Sep 1, 2011 at 1:55 pm

I would love a copy of it for my BlackBerry Bold 9900

rich007007 Sep 1, 2011 at 1:56 pm

Woohoo! Yes please. Por favor, you quiero uno. Gracias,

YahyaRivero Sep 1, 2011 at 1:57 pm

please pick me

Wolf35Nine Sep 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm

I'd like a copy. Can't wait to connect my four all over you

Apocalypso Sep 1, 2011 at 2:02 pm

This would be a fun little addition to keep me occupied while commuting to and from work.

Briancory Sep 1, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Connect 4 sounds so much fun :) I really would love a copy please

Briancory Sep 1, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Connect 4 sounds so much fun :) I really would love a copy please

daqie Sep 1, 2011 at 2:06 pm

Oh this sounds like fun. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

dboutic617 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:07 pm

I love this game! And on BBM 6, it'd be awesome to play against my wife!

altgenre Sep 1, 2011 at 2:09 pm

can i win one?

CacairoLZF Sep 1, 2011 at 2:13 pm

i'm in!! i want this app!!!

Kingkracker Sep 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Pick me!!

k_ward Sep 1, 2011 at 2:19 pm

C'mon get me CONNECTED!

cwlee Sep 1, 2011 at 2:20 pm

Connect 4 me please.

lang007 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Now we are talking

MousePad Sep 1, 2011 at 2:24 pm

OUH OUH OUH! (*jumps in the air frantically*) PICK ME! PICK MEEEEEEEE! :D

YahyaRivero Sep 1, 2011 at 2:25 pm

me me!!!

Syn-tax Sep 1, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Please? And one for my wife so I have someone to play against? ;)

MADBRADNYC Sep 1, 2011 at 2:29 pm

In for the win!

pmich Sep 1, 2011 at 2:30 pm

I vow to win this one!

jamesp614 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Connect Me, baby....

levinej Sep 1, 2011 at 2:38 pm

I hope I win! It looks like a great addition to BBM!

Stides Sep 1, 2011 at 2:42 pm

This is old school awesome! Hasbro Style!

kristapins Sep 1, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Hope I win! want this very very much!!!

gator3379 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:46 pm

I really hope to win this great game!!

buford07 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:49 pm

Please pick me.

RideRed250 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:50 pm

This would be great for my wife and me.

Carmino Sep 1, 2011 at 2:51 pm

I used to love this game, I even had the board game version. I hope I win it!!

QriTiKaL Sep 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm

my favgame

Henatko Sep 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm

Já chcu GAME :-D

Mild Mannered Jones Sep 1, 2011 at 2:53 pm

pick me!! hands down my favorite board game!

magnetman- Sep 1, 2011 at 2:54 pm

Always a challenging game.

emt23 Sep 1, 2011 at 2:59 pm

I have been reading your articles for so long and you made me fall in love with blackberry! Now i am exited to get my new blackberry bold 9930 with Sprint and it would be awesome if as a new member you will give me your blessing by allowing me to have this fun game on my brand new BB! Thank you CrackBerry............DOTcom! lol

kae77 Sep 1, 2011 at 3:02 pm

This looks like fun!

borg1985 Sep 1, 2011 at 3:03 pm

I'd like to win a copy!!

ev44 Sep 1, 2011 at 3:05 pm

perfect for downtime!
I'd like to have one!