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Four in a Row
Four in a Row is a strategy game played on a tall grid. You and the computer take turns dropping a disc into one of seven columns; the disc falls to the lowest free square. The first player to line up four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins. There are three computer levels, you can move first or second, and Undo takes back your last move together with the reply. Play Four in a Row free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.
Difficulty:
Easy Medium Hard
You play:
New game
Undo
You 0 · Draw 0 · Computer 0 reset
Click a column or press 1–7 · N — new game
How to Play Four in a Row Objective Line up four discs in a row before the computer.
Starting a game Choose a level and whether you play first. Click a column to drop a disc.
Rules Discs fall to the lowest empty square of the chosen column. Four discs in a row in any direction win. A full grid with no winner is a draw. Undo removes your last move and the computer’s reply. Controls Mouse or touch: click a column Keyboard: keys 1–7, N for a new game Winning and losing You win by connecting four. On Hard the computer looks several moves ahead.
Tips and Strategies The centre column gives you the most lines. Watch for threes that are open at both ends. Build two threats at once so the computer can only block one. Pay attention to the squares above a threat: a blocked square can give the computer a winning move. Use Undo to explore alternatives while you learn. Game Variations Easy, Medium and Hard computer levels, and the choice to move first or second. Frequently Asked Questions Is this a copy of a famous game? It is a classic drop-and-line-up game with its own original look and code.
Who goes first? You choose.
Can I undo? Yes. Each press of Undo takes back your last move and the computer’s reply.
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