Two players · drop in columns
How to play Four in a Row
Take turns dropping X and O into the columns of an upright grid; each mark falls as far as it can. Line up four to win.
What you need
- A pencil or pen
- A sheet of paper
- Two players
How to set up
Draw a grid 7 squares wide and 6 tall. One player is X, the other O. X goes first.
1. Draw a tall box for the frame.
2. Divide it into 7 columns with lines going down.
3. Add 5 lines across to make 6 rows.
4. Take turns writing X and O in the lowest empty square of a column.
How to play
- Pick a column and write your mark in its lowest empty square, as if it had fallen down.
- You may never skip over an empty square below.
- Lines can go across, down or corner to corner.
How to win
Be the first to line up four of your marks. Four in a row wins. If the grid fills up with no line, it is a draw.
Tip The middle column is part of the most lines: claim it early.
Play Four in a Row in the app
- Play against doodled characters, from beginner to expert.
- Pass and play with a friend on one device.
Every game comes with a step-by-step tutorial and printable sheets.