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An introduction to playing Four in a Row
Take a moment with Four in a Row before moving to another game. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Take a closer look while playing
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
What the game asks you to do
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
The controls to know
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Pay attention to this rule
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, 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.
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?
For clarity: A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
On this playing page, 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.
While learning, 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.