THE PLAYBOOK · XIQIGLASS
Four in a Row: what to know before playing
Four in a Row gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Bring this focus to a round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Your inputs
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See how the rules apply
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. Take a moment to compare.
A useful caution
Selecting a full column does not use your turn. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Four in a Row?
Keep this in mind: Connect four discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally. A full board without a winner is a draw.
While learning, how do I control Four in a Row?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain Four in a Row?
A piece falls to the lowest empty space in its column. Four matching pieces in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line win.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Four in a Row?
Selecting a full column does not use your turn.
Before I begin, what format does Four in a Row offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
