Drop discs, block your rival, and line up four before they do — across, down, or diagonally.
Play Online — with anyone
Your game is listed for anyone to join — if nobody shows up, start against a bot instead.
Or share the keyboard — red and gold take turns on this screen.
Four in a Row is the classic vertical-strategy duel — a free online alternative to Connect 4® you can play in your browser. Drop your discs into the rack, block your rival, and be the first to line up four across, down, or diagonally.
Play against three levels of computer opponent — from a wandering rookie to a mastermind that reads six moves ahead — share a keyboard with a friend, or play online: join an open game with one click or send a friend an invite link. Rounds take about two minutes.
Yes — if you're looking for a free Connect 4® style game online, Four in a Row plays the way you remember: a 7×6 rack, gravity drops, and four-in-a-line wins. It's an original, independent game not affiliated with Hasbro.
Yes — host a public game that anyone can join, use Quick Match to jump into the first open game, or create a private game and send a friend the link. If nobody joins, start against a bot instead.
Yes, with three difficulties: Easy wanders, Normal plays a solid club game, and Hard reads six moves ahead.
Yes — Two Players, One Screen mode lets you pass the keyboard or take turns tapping.
Completely free, no download and no signup, on desktop or phone.
Spotted a bug, or have an idea for a feature or a whole new game? Tell us here — player feedback decides what we build next.
Four in a Row is an original, independent game by Play Here. It is not associated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, and Connect 4® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc., used here only to describe what kind of game this is.