Easy to refer to and read guide on how to play connect 4. We summarise the Connect 4 rules to provide you with easy online references to the game objectives and directions.
Players: 2 to 2 | Game duration from: 5 mins | Game Complexity:
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What is the goal?
Connect 4 checkers in a row horizontally, vertically or diagonally first
Setup
- Assemble the bars and grid together along with sliding the lever under the grid so checkers can’t fall out.
- One player takes all the checkers of a single colour.
- The other player takes all the checkers of the other colour.
Gameplay
- Players decide who begins.
- Players alternate between turns in playing a checker.
- On your turn, drop a checker down any slot on the grid and play alternates until one player gets four checkers in a row.
How to Win
Be the first to connect 4 checkers in a row horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Connect 4 Rules FAQs
What is key to winning Connect 4?
Key to winning is to anticipate your opponent’s moves, keep your positions in the middle, keep an eye out for game winning spaces, do not play directly below game ending spaces and much more. Check out our Connect 4 Winning Strategies article.
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