About Four In A Row
Some games never age, and Four In A Row is one of them. This browser version brings the classic tabletop duel to your screen with nothing more than a mouse. The goal could hardly be clearer: line up four of your balls in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally, before your opponent manages it. You can face the computer or sit down with a friend for a match that rarely lasts more than a few minutes.
Simple rules hide surprisingly deep play. Every move has to do two jobs at once, building toward your own line while blocking the one forming on the other side. Spotting a double threat, where you have two ways to win and your rival can only stop one, is the kind of moment that makes this genre so satisfying. It's ideal for short breaks, family game time or anyone who prefers thinking over reflexes.
How to play Four In A Row
- Choose to play against the computer or a friend.
- Take turns placing your balls on the board with the mouse.
- Try to line up four of your balls in a straight row.
- Block your opponent's lines as they form; whoever connects four first wins.
Four In A Row controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse click | Place a ball |
| Mouse | Choose a mode and navigate menus |
Tips and tricks
- Claim central positions early, since they belong to more possible lines than spots near the edges.
- Look for moves that create two winning threats at once, so your opponent can only block one.
- Before every move, check whether your opponent is one ball away from four; blocking comes first.
- Think about what each placement opens up for your opponent's next turn, not just what it does for you.
