How to Play Four in a Row – Tic-Tac-Toe Style
Objective: Be the first to connect four of your pieces in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—on a 7×6 grid.
Players: You (Red pieces) vs. the Computer (Yellow pieces).
Game Setup:
- The game is played on a 7-column, 6-row grid.
- Pieces are placed directly on the grid (they don’t fall like in classic Four in a Row).
- The first move must be in the center of the grid (row 3, column 3).
- All subsequent moves must be adjacent to an existing piece (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).
How to Play:
- First Move:
- The first player (Red) must place their piece in the center of the grid (row 3, column 3).
- Your Turn (Red):
- Click on any empty cell that is adjacent to an existing piece to place a red piece.
- Computer’s Turn (Yellow):
- The computer will place a yellow piece in an empty cell that is adjacent to an existing piece.
- Winning:
- Connect four of your pieces (red for you, yellow for the computer) in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—to win.
- If the board fills up without a winner, the game ends in a tie.
- Resetting:
- Click the “Reset Game” button at any time to start a new game with a fresh board.
Tips:
- Plan your moves to create opportunities for connecting four while blocking the computer’s attempts.
- The computer is smart: it will try to win or block you, so think ahead.
- Since moves must be adjacent, control key areas of the board to limit the computer’s options.
Have fun and aim for four in a row!