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Current board, from top row to bottom row
Row 1, column 1: emptyRow 1, column 2: emptyRow 1, column 3: emptyRow 1, column 4: emptyRow 1, column 5: emptyRow 1, column 6: emptyRow 1, column 7: empty
Row 2, column 1: emptyRow 2, column 2: emptyRow 2, column 3: emptyRow 2, column 4: emptyRow 2, column 5: emptyRow 2, column 6: emptyRow 2, column 7: empty
Row 3, column 1: emptyRow 3, column 2: emptyRow 3, column 3: emptyRow 3, column 4: emptyRow 3, column 5: emptyRow 3, column 6: emptyRow 3, column 7: empty
Row 4, column 1: emptyRow 4, column 2: emptyRow 4, column 3: emptyRow 4, column 4: emptyRow 4, column 5: emptyRow 4, column 6: emptyRow 4, column 7: empty
Row 5, column 1: emptyRow 5, column 2: emptyRow 5, column 3: emptyRow 5, column 4: emptyRow 5, column 5: emptyRow 5, column 6: emptyRow 5, column 7: empty
Row 6, column 1: emptyRow 6, column 2: emptyRow 6, column 3: emptyRow 6, column 4: emptyRow 6, column 5: emptyRow 6, column 6: emptyRow 6, column 7: empty
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Connect 4 to win

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Four is the magic number

Take turns dropping a piece into one of seven columns. Each piece falls to the lowest open space.

  1. Connect four of your pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
  2. Block your opponent before they connect theirs.
  3. If the board fills with no winner, it’s a draw.

Use Tab to focus a column, arrow keys to move between available columns, and Enter or Space to drop a piece. You open the first match; rematches alternate the starting player.

Pro tips & What's new

Inside Knowledge

The center column offers the highest connectivity. Controlling column 4 allows you to form horizontal, vertical, and both diagonal lines of 4!

Play friends online

Switch to Online play in the Game Menu for a quick match or a private room with a share code.

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Four in a Row FAQ

How do I win?

Connect four of your pieces in a line: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, before your opponent does.

Where does my piece land?

Pieces drop to the lowest open space in the column you choose, so always think about how each column will fill up.

What is the best first move?

The center column. Controlling column 4 gives you the most ways to build horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines.

Can I play online against a friend?

Yes. Open the online lobby from the Game Menu for a quick match or a private room with a share code.

What are the keyboard controls?

Tab focuses a column, the arrow keys move between available columns, and Enter or Space drops your piece.

Is it free to play?

Yes. Free and ad-free, with no account needed.

Call this one?

Computer will win this match. You can always ask for a rematch.