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Drop Four in a Row: play four in a row online

Drop Four in a Row
Play free nowFree · No download · No sign-up

Here is a game you can learn in a minute. Take turns dropping discs into a board seven columns wide. The first to line up four wins, across, up and down, or on a diagonal.

Play the computer on Easy, Normal or Hard, or share one screen with a friend. You are teal and you drop first.

Also called: four in a row online, drop four game, four in a row against the computer, free four in a row game, 4 in a row

How to play

  1. Open the game and choose the computer (Easy, Normal or Hard) or 2 Players.
  2. Tap a column to drop your disc. As you hover, the disc, an arrow and a ring show where it will land.
  3. The disc falls to the lowest empty space in that column. Then it is the other side's turn.
  4. Line up four of your discs in a row to win. If the board fills up first, it is a draw.
  5. On a keyboard, use the arrow keys to pick a column and press Enter, Space or Down to drop. Keys 1 to 7 drop straight into a column.
  6. Made a mistake? Tap Undo, or press U, to take a move back.

Tips

Questions

Is Four in a Row free, and do I need to download anything?

Yes, it is free. Four in a Row plays right in your web browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads on the site. Just open the page and start.

Can I play on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Tap a column to drop your disc. On a computer, use the mouse, or the arrow keys with Enter, or press a number from 1 to 7.

Can I play with a friend?

Yes. Choose 2 Players and take turns on one screen, teal against plum. The game keeps count of wins for each side.

How hard is the computer?

On Easy it often misses a win or a block, so new players can win. Normal looks several moves ahead. Hard looks further still and is tough to beat.

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