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Your guide to Four in a Row
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Four in a Row. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Try a more deliberate round
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- Player 1 selects a column.
- The disc falls to that column’s lowest empty cell.
- Player 2 chooses a column, and turns alternate.
- Watch for horizontal, vertical and both diagonal lines.
How to use the controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Notice this detail
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Questions that come up during play
While learning, what is the goal of Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw.
While learning, how do I control Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
Before I begin, what format does Four in a Row offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
As a new player, which play mode does Four in a Row use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Player 1 selects a column.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Four in a Row?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Four in a Row again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
