Connect Four
Drop your discs and line up four in a row before the computer does.
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How to play Connect Four
Click a column to drop your disc into its lowest empty slot. You and the computer alternate turns. The first to connect four discs in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — wins.
- Pick Easy, Medium, or Hard to set how far ahead the computer thinks.
- Control the center column — it sits in the most winning lines.
Connect Four — frequently asked questions
How do you play Connect Four?
Click a column to drop your disc. Alternate turns with the computer and try to line up four of your discs in a row, in any direction, before it does.
What is the best first move in Connect Four?
The center column is strongest — it appears in the most possible four-in-a-row lines, so controlling it gives you the most chances to win.
Is Connect Four free?
Yes — it is completely free to play in your browser, with no download.
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