The board
An upright grid of 7 columns and 6 rows. Each player has their own colour of discs.
How to play
- Players take turns.
- On your turn, drop one disc into any column that isn't full. It falls to the lowest empty space.
- Four of your discs in a straight line wins at once: across, up and down, or diagonal.
- If all 42 spaces fill up with no four in a row, the game is a draw.
Strategy tips
- Play in the middle. The centre column is part of more possible fours than any other.
- Block early. Three in a row with an open end must be blocked right away.
- Make two threats at once. Your opponent can only block one of them.
- Watch the space below. Don't drop a disc that lets your opponent play right on top into a winning square.
- The first player has an advantage with perfect play, so take turns going first with friends.
Our game also has daily puzzles: win in a set number of moves against a perfect defender. They are great practice for spotting double threats.
Ready to play?Drop Four is free on phone, tablet and computer.
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