Four in a Row

Won 0, drawn 0, lost 0

Mitsy plays

Mitsy's honey jar

0 of 10 spoonfuls

Win a game and Mitsy gets some honey.

Handbook and rules

Game guide and details

Everything you need to know about Four in a Row.

About Four in a Row

Four in a Row is a quick game of dropping discs. Seven columns stand side by side, and each disc falls to the lowest free spot. You play gold and Mitsy plays red. The first to line up four wins. It is the classic line-up-four game for one player.

There is no clock, and a game takes a few minutes. Mitsy plays gently, and sometimes drops a disc anywhere, or thoughtfully, when he looks several moves ahead.

  • Play Mitsy
  • Free to play
  • Phone, tablet and computer

How to play

  1. Tap a column to drop a gold disc. You go first.
  2. Mitsy thinks for a moment and drops a red disc.
  3. Take turns. Four discs of your colour in a line wins, whether across, up and down, or slanting.
  4. If every spot is filled and nobody has four, it is a draw.
  5. On a keyboard, use the arrow keys to choose a column and press Enter, or press a number from 1 to 7.

Mitsy's cosy tips

Friendly hints for Four in a Row

  • The middle columns give you the most ways to make a line.
  • Before each drop, check whether Mitsy has three in a line with an open end.
  • Try to make two threats at once, because he can only block one.
  • Mitsy's tip: be careful of dropping a disc that lets him land on top and win.

Frequently asked questions

Simple answers for a calm play session

How strong is Mitsy?

On gentle, he sometimes misses a win or a block and often drops a disc at random, so you can beat him. On thoughtful, he looks five moves ahead and is much harder to beat.

How does the honey work?

A win gives three spoonfuls. A draw gives two on the thoughtful level and one on the gentle level. If Mitsy wins, there is no honey, just a sweet and another go. Ten spoonfuls fill his jar.

Is my record saved?

Yes, on this device only. Your scores and honey stay in your browser, and nothing is sent to us.

Do I need to download anything or sign up?

No. It runs in your browser, with no accounts.

Can I play it on my phone?

Yes. Tap a column to drop your disc. On a computer, press 1 to 7 or use the arrow keys.

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