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Getting started with Four in a Row
Start Four in a Row by looking at the playing area and its controls. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Bring this focus to a round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
See how the rules apply
A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, 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.
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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win.
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.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, 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.
