Browne, a software engineer and author of a book on hex strategy, describes a wide range of connection games, from the wimp-and-sissy level all the way up to what appears to be gaming in more than three dimensions. Browne defines the nature, classification and properties of connection games, and common plays and strategies. He then describes pure connection games, connective goal and connective play games, and connection-related games. He also describes end play in terms of making your own game and working with the psychology of connection. Appendices include basic graph theory and explanations of aspects of connection games. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)