How to play Four in a Row
A shared little challenge, with clear rules for both of you.
Drop Moss and Coral discs into a free two-player four-in-a-row game. Take turns, spot patterns and enjoy a friendly rematch.
Play together →How to play Four in a Row
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Choose a column to drop your disc into.
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The disc settles into the lowest available square.
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Take turns trying to connect four of your color.
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A line may be horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
Four in a Row: player questions
Can I choose a row directly?
No. Gravity drops each disc to the lowest empty square in the selected column.
Do diagonals count?
Yes. Four connected discs win horizontally, vertically or along either diagonal direction.
What happens when a column is full?
Choose another column. No disc or turn is spent on an invalid drop.
Can I play during my partner’s turn?
No. The online room checks whose turn it is before accepting a drop.
What is a useful beginner strategy?
Look for immediate wins and immediate threats before building a longer pattern. Central columns often connect several directions.
Can a game end without a winner?
Yes. If the board fills without a four-disc line, the round is a draw.
Can we undo online drops?
Competitive room moves are final. After a round, both players can agree to a rematch.
How does a rematch start?
Both players press Ready for another round. This prevents a round from resetting while one person is still looking at the result.
Can we play on different devices?
Yes. Create a private room and send its invitation to one partner. Each player controls their own seat. Reloading this browser can restore its saved player key.
What happens to a private room?
Access expires 48 hours after creation. Expired room data is scheduled for automatic deletion. The creator can close the room sooner. Same-device games save only in this browser.