# Revamped Retro Games 'Connect 4 Twist & Turn' Gives a Classic Game a Modern Update By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-4-twist-turn References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Connect-Twist-Turn-Action-Game/dp/B00S6TIZLI/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [thetoyinsider](http://www.thetoyinsider.com/connect-4-twist-and-turn-review/) Hasbro's 'Connect 4' has been a family favorite for years and now there is a new way to enjoy the classic game with 'Connect 4 Twist & Turn' by Winning Moves. By giving the vintage game a modern update, the product allows for a whole new level of game play. Connect 4 Twist & Turn follows the same premise as the original Connect 4 in that players must drop discs into a vertical game board in order to get a row of four uninterrupted pieces before their opponent. However, the new game differs in that the entire game board has been transformed into a vertical cylinder. This means that players can now twist the board as they insert their pieces. Unlike the original game, the 360 degree board demands more strategy and attention to detail in order to win. Designed to appeal to kids and adults alike, Connect 4 Twist & Turn provides a fun new way to enjoy a retro game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revamped Retro Games:** Retro games getting a modern update to appeal to a wider audience through innovative redesigns. - **360-degree Gaming Experience:** Gaming products being transformed into cylindrical designs providing 360-degree gaming experience. - **Challenge Boosting Board Games:** Classic board games being enhanced to boost the level of competition and challenge among players. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** Toy and game manufacturers have the opportunity to upgrade retro games into contemporary products that appeal to a new generation of gamers. - **Design and Innovation:** The innovation in design for revamped retro games provides opportunities in design and innovation industries for rapid prototyping and packaging services. - **Education and Development:** The introduction of challenge boosting board games like Connect 4 Twist & Turn paves the way for the education sector to adapt such products as tools for child development and learning-based activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md) - [Updated Traditional Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/admiral-clash.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [App-Enabled Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twister-air.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Adult Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-innovation-hasbro.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Reimagined Playing Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-wild-twists.md)