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How to play Four in a Row
Open Four in a Row, check the instructions and begin a round. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: 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?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
What example helps explain Four in a Row?
For clarity: A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column.
What should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
For a quick reminder, 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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Four in a Row use?
The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.