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Line of Four — Four in a Row

Genre: Four in a Row

Get four in a row.

Line of Four

How to play Line of Four

You drop discs into columns to line up 4 in a row; the vertical board is 7 columns by 6 rows. When the game opens you get 2 choices: Vs computer, or 2 players on one device. In Vs computer mode you play 2 matches each against 6 rivals, from apprentice to legend.

Drop discs in a 12-match ladder against 6 computer rivals, from apprentice to legend. Every level, rivals think further ahead; early on, a threat marker shows the square where your rival would win. You get 2 hints; win with few discs and no hints for 3 stars. In 2-player mode (same device), two people share one screen and take turns dropping red and ivory discs; this mode has no AI and no hints. Scores and best scores are kept only when you play the computer.

Step by step

  1. You play with the red discs. Tap a column and your disc drops into its lowest empty slot. On the keyboard, the left/right arrows pick a column and Space drops it.
  2. Whoever lines up 4 discs first, horizontally, vertically or diagonally, wins. If the board fills up with no line of 4, the match ends in a draw; a draw doesn’t clear the level.
  3. In the first 4 matches, a threat marker flags the square where your rival would win on their next move. From then on, you have to spot the threat yourself.
  4. You get 2 hints. Win with no hints and at most 10 discs for 3 stars. In 2-player mode, the AI and hints are switched off.

Tips

  • The center column is part of the most possible lines of 4; drop your first discs close to the middle.
  • Build 2 separate winning threats at once and your rival can’t block both.

Game facts

Round length
2–5 min
Computer
First pick Vs computer or 2 players (arrow keys, Space). Left/right arrows choose a column, Space drops a disc; vs the computer, press the down arrow for Hint.
Phone
First choose Vs computer or 2 players. Tap the column where you want to drop a disc; the Hint button is at the bottom, only when you play the computer.
Date added
Version
1.1.4

On every device: phone and computer, portrait or landscape

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Line of Four on my phone?

Yes. On your phone: First choose Vs computer or 2 players. Tap the column where you want to drop a disc; the Hint button is at the bottom, only when you play the computer.

How do I play Line of Four on a computer?

First pick Vs computer or 2 players (arrow keys, Space). Left/right arrows choose a column, Space drops a disc; vs the computer, press the down arrow for Hint.

Is Line of Four free?

Yes. Line of Four is free to play in your browser; no download, account or in-app purchase is needed.

How long is a round of Line of Four?

Round length: 2–5 min.

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