Board · Strategy · 2 players

Four in a Row

Drop discs into the grid and connect four horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Join a public room or invite a friend to a private match.

2–8 min 2 players Touch ready Live sync

PLAYER PROFILE

Choose your nickname

This is how other players will see you in rooms and during the game.

No account required. You can use the same nickname across every game.
01Drop

Choose a column and your disc falls into its lowest open space.

02Block

Stop your opponent’s strongest lines before they reach four.

03Connect four

Connect four matching discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win.

Two-player board strategy

About Four in a Row

Four in a Row is a quick two-player strategy game where every disc falls to the lowest open space. Build horizontal, vertical, or diagonal threats while preventing your opponent from creating a winning line.

Tips for a better game

  • Control the center columns because they participate in the most possible winning lines.
  • Look one move beyond every block so you do not give your opponent a forced win.
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