Connect Four

About Connect Four

Connect Four is a two-player strategy classic. Take turns dropping colored discs into the grid and race to be the first to line up four of your color — vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Play against a thinking computer opponent or a friend on the same screen. It looks simple, but every move sets up the next in this game of foresight and fun.

Connect Four is one of our free board & strategy games for kids — play it right here in your browser, or browse all our free online games.

How to Play

• Click a column to drop your disc into the lowest open slot.
• Players alternate turns, red and yellow.
• Line up four of your discs in a row — any direction — to win.
• Block your opponent while building your own line.

Tips & Tricks

• Control the center columns for more winning lines.
• Watch for your opponent's three-in-a-row and block it.
• Set up two threats at once so one can't be stopped.

What Kids Learn

Connect Four is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

• Strategic thinking
• Looking ahead
• Pattern recognition

Connect Four — Frequently Asked Questions