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Four in a Row: from controls to your first round
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. Read the objective before making your first input. 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. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
Making selections and moves
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
Work through an example
A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
An important reminder
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw.
While learning, 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.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
While reading the Guide, what format does Four in a Row offer?
For clarity: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
When I return, which play mode does Four in a Row use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.