Four in a Row

The classic vertical strategy game. Drop your colored discs into the grid and be the first to connect four in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Red's turn

Rules

The Board

The game is played on a vertical 7-column by 6-row grid. Pieces are dropped from the top and fall to the lowest available position.

Taking Turns

Players alternate turns, dropping one disc at a time into any column that isn't full. Red always goes first.

Gravity

Discs fall to the lowest empty cell in the chosen column. You can't place a disc in mid-air — it always drops to the bottom of the stack.

Winning

Connect four of your discs in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — to win. If the board fills up with no four in a row, the game is a draw.

Strategy Tips

Control the center column for more connection opportunities. Build threats in multiple directions so your opponent can't block them all.

Visual Guide

Red — Player 1 (goes first)

Yellow — Player 2 (or AI)

Blue board — classic Connect 4 style