Four in a Row

What is Four in a Row?

Four in a Row is played on an upright grid of 7 columns and 6 rows: you and the computer take turns dropping a disc into a column. The first to line up four discs of their colour across, down or diagonally wins. You play a series: each win is worth 3 points, a draw 1.

How to play

• Play against the computer (1 player) or with two players on the same screen (2 players).
• Tap a column to drop your piece; against the computer you are red and it is yellow.
• Four pieces in a row win; if the grid fills up it's a draw.
• Against the computer the series continues until you lose: win 3 points, draw 1 point.
• With two players: player 1 is red, player 2 yellow, taking turns; who starts changes every game, and the first to win 3 games wins the match.

Tips

• Play in the middle: the centre column is part of more possible lines.
• Before every move, check whether the computer can make four on its next move.
• Don't fill the square just below one of its possible wins.

Frequently asked questions

Is Four in a Row free?

Yes: Four in a Row is free and you can play it right away in your browser, with nothing to download and no sign-up.

Can I play Four in a Row on my phone?

Yes: Four in a Row works on phones, tablets and computers, with your finger, the mouse or the keyboard.

Can two people play Four in a Row?

Yes: choose “2 players” at the start and take turns on the same screen.

How do you play Four in a Row?

Play against the computer (1 player) or with two players on the same screen (2 players). Tap a column to drop your piece; against the computer you are red and it is yellow. Four pieces in a row win; if the grid fills up it's a draw. Against the computer the series continues until you lose: win 3 points, draw 1 point. With two players: player 1 is red, player 2 yellow, taking turns; who starts changes every game, and the first to win 3 games wins the match.

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