This is a very old game which still can prove very challenging to the player. Originally, two players placed markers on a board with a grid 19 squares on a side. One player used white markers, the other used black. The object of the game was to see which player could be the first to place five of his markers in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
Our version of the game pits your efforts against the computer. The object of the game remains the same - to place five of your white markers in a row. Every time you make a move the computer will respond by placing one of its black markers somewhere on the board.
Since the game can grow quite complex on a larger grid we've given you the option of starting with several smaller sizes. The GRID SIZE button is a toggle and pressing one side will increase the size of the grid. The other side will allow you to play on a smaller size. When you've selected the size you feel comfortable with simply select the NEW GAME button. One last note. The computer currently plays a very defensive game. We hope to offer a more challenging version sometime in the future.
We hope you enjoy StringFive and we remind you that it is shareware. If you like the game and decide to play it often please send $5 to: Dale Blackwell, 12621 Neon Way, Granada Hills, California, 91344. We'll send our latest version of the game along with several more of our shareware products. To begin playing simply CLICK anywhere on the screen.
