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How to play Four in a Row
Make Four in a Row your next activity in the game library. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Four in a Row?
For clarity: Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw.
On this playing page, how do I control Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
What example helps explain Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
For clarity: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
What format does Four in a Row offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.