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How to play Four in a Row
Four in a Row gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. Look at what changes after your first action.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. 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. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, 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 reading the Guide, how do I control Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
While reading the Guide, 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.