How to play
Connect 4 begins with an empty grid and two sets of colored discs. One player uses one color, and the other player uses a different color. On each turn, a player selects a column and drops a disc from the top, and the disc falls to the lowest available space in that column. Because discs stack from the bottom up, every move can create new opportunities or change the strategy for both players. The grid fills from the bottom, so the shape of the stack decides what each column offers next. Plan your drops around the spaces that are still open.
Controls explained
The controls are not listed by the provider. The game begins with an empty grid and two sets of colored discs. Each turn, a player selects a column and drops a disc from the top. The disc falls to the lowest available space in that column. Because discs stack from the bottom up, every move can create new opportunities or change the strategy for both players. Check the game screen for how to select a column.
Tips
- Watch the lowest open space in each column, since that is where your next disc will land.
- Check what a drop opens up for the other player before you commit to a column.
- Build from the bottom up so your discs support the spaces you want later.
- Keep several columns in mind instead of focusing on one, because every move changes the board for both players.
- Use each turn to create new opportunities while limiting the ones your opponent can use.
FAQ
What happens when I drop a disc? The disc falls from the top of the column to the lowest available space. Discs stack from the bottom up, so the column fills in order.
Do both players use the same color? No. One player uses one color and the other player uses a different color, so the two sets of discs stay distinct on the grid.
Can a single move change the strategy for both players? Yes. Every move can create new opportunities or change the strategy for both players, so the board shifts with each drop.
