Game guide · BJTENGYUE
Learn the rules of Four in a Row
Choose a round of Four in a Row and settle into its rules. 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. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Build familiarity through play
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
An example before you play
A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
Keep this in mind
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Questions that come up during play
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, how do I control Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
When I return, what format does Four in a Row offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, which play mode does Four in a Row use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Four in a Row?
Player 1 selects a column.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Four in a Row?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
How can I find Four in a Row again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
