4 in a Row
Play the classic Connect Four game against an intelligent AI or challenge a friend. Drop discs to connect four in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
First Move:
Red's Turn
Red
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Draws
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Yellow
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When to Play 4 in a Row
Play the classic strategy game for entertainment and brain training:
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Family Game Time
Enjoy quality bonding time with family using the two-player mode for friendly competition.
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Brain Training
Challenge yourself against the AI at increasing difficulty levels to improve strategic thinking.
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Quick Entertainment
Perfect for short breaks - games typically last 2-5 minutes and work offline.
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Teaching Strategy
Help children learn about planning ahead, blocking opponents, and recognizing patterns.
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Competitive Practice
Practice against the hard AI to master the game before challenging friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I win at 4 in a Row?
- Connect four of your discs in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Plan multiple threats simultaneously and control the center column for the most winning opportunities.
- What's the difference between difficulty levels?
- Easy mode makes random moves. Medium blocks immediate threats and takes wins. Hard uses advanced lookahead strategy, planning several moves ahead like an experienced player.
- Can two people play on one device?
- Yes! Choose 'vs Player' mode for local multiplayer. Take turns dropping discs, and the game tracks wins and draws for both Red and Yellow players.
- Does the game save my progress?
- Yes, your score (wins, losses, draws) is saved locally in your browser. Your statistics persist between sessions until you click 'Reset Score' to start fresh.
- What's the best strategy for winning?
- Control the center column, build threats in multiple directions, and watch for diagonal opportunities. Try to create situations where you have two ways to win simultaneously.
How to Play 4 in a Row
How to Play
- Choose your game mode: vs Computer or vs Player
- If playing against the computer, select a difficulty level
- Click or tap a column to drop your disc
- Discs fall to the lowest empty position in the column
- Connect 4 discs in a row to win!
How to Win
- Connect four discs horizontally (across a row)
- Connect four discs vertically (down a column)
- Connect four discs diagonally (either direction)
Difficulty Levels
- Easy
- Great for beginners - the computer makes random moves
- Medium
- A balanced challenge - the computer blocks and takes wins
- Hard
- Expert level! Uses advanced strategy to challenge even skilled players
Keyboard Shortcuts
- 1-7
- Drop disc in column 1-7
- ← →
- Navigate between columns
- Enter / Space
- Drop disc in selected column
- N
- Start new game
Strategy Tips
- Control the center column - it's part of more winning combinations
- Build threats in multiple directions at once
- Watch for diagonal opportunities - they're often overlooked
- Force your opponent to block while you build elsewhere