Game guide · LZWEIDAO
Getting started with Four in a Row
Start Four in a Row by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How a round unfolds
- 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 to interact with the game
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
A diagonal requires support beneath each disc. You cannot drop a disc into the middle of an empty column. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
As a new player, 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 a quick reminder, 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?
For clarity: 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.
For my first round, 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.
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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Four in a Row?
For clarity: Player 1 selects a column.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Four in a Row?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Four in a Row again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, 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.