4 in a row - Board game for 2 players — Play Free Online 2 Player Game

4 in a row - Board game for 2 players is the classic disc-dropping game. Inside the game it is called Straight 4. The rules are the same as the famous plastic version: take turns dropping discs into a 7-column, 6-row grid, and the first player to line up four of their colour wins.

The start screen has an info button, a fullscreen button and a big play button. After that you choose the game mode: player vs computer or player vs player. (The game description talks about an online mode, but we didn't see one in the version on this site.)

In player vs player, Player 1 plays green discs and Player 2 plays orange ones. A panel on the right shows whose turn it is and their disc colour, and a timer at the bottom counts how long the game has taken. There are also sound, restart and close buttons at the top.

To play, you click on a column and the disc drops to the lowest empty space. An arrow above the board follows your mouse to show which column you're about to choose. One tip from our test: wait for the disc to land before you click again. If you click too fast, your next disc can end up in a different column.

How to play

Press play, then choose player vs player.
Player 1 (green) clicks a column. The disc drops to the bottom.
Player 2 (orange) does the same. Keep taking turns.
The first to get four discs in a row (across, up and down, or diagonally) wins.

Tips

Start in the middle column. It gives you the most ways to make four.
Always check your opponent's threats before you make your own move.
Set up two threats at once. If you can win in two different places, your opponent can only block one.
Wait for each disc to land before you click again.

We also have a longer page on Connect 4 two player, with more tips. For something new, try Reversi Multiplayer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can two people play 4 in a row on the same device?

Yes. Choose player vs player. Player 1 plays green discs and Player 2 plays orange ones.

How big is the board?

7 columns and 6 rows, the same as the classic game.

Can I play against the computer?

Yes. Choose player vs computer on the game mode screen.

Is there an online mode?

The game description mentions one, but the version we tested only had player vs computer and player vs player.

Is this the official Connect 4?