THE PLAYBOOK · DNNINDIA
Read before your next round 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. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
An idea for your next attempt
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The steps to play
- 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.
How your actions work
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Try this example
A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Notice this detail
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Game-specific help
On this playing page, what is the goal of Four in a Row?
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw.
For my first round, how do I control Four in a Row?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain Four in a Row?
The key detail is this: A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
On this playing page, 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.
While learning, 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.
