How to Play Connect 4
Play Connect 4 online, Connect 4 rules and Connect 4 strategy
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Origins of Connect 4
Connect 4 is maker's Hasbro's trademark name for a simple four in a row game which can be played on paper and has it's roots in tic-tac-toe or naughts and crosses. Connect 4 is a simple game but is lots of fun and players never tire of it.
How to Play Connect 4
Connect 4 is sometimes called four in a row and is a game for two players. Each player has 21 counters, one set is red, one set is yellow. How to play connect 4 is to connect four counters vertically, horizontally or diagonally. If the board is filled and no one has aligned four men then the game is drawn (i.e. after 42 moves if no one wins).
Strategies for How to Play Connect 4
There are two types of strategies of how to play connect 4. The first consists in looking ahead a few moves to avoid the opponent to winning and at the same time trying to connect four of your counters. The second is looking for a win in the long run.
You should try to force your opponent to make a particular move by ensuring there is only one column available for him to place his piece. An expert player knows this is how to play connect 4 to win. You will need to practice how to play connect 4 this way and you can practice online for free at Game Account.
Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to learn how to play Connect 4 or four in a row is to play as often as possible. As we've taken a view of the many online places where you can play Connect 4 or Four in a Row online we will recommend those we consider the best the net has to offer throughout this site. Play Four in a row at Games Account free practice is unlimited.
As well as playing for free (practice) Game Account enables you to play in UK Pounds, Euros and US Dollars, but the majority of best online casinos such as County Casino only permit you to play in US Dollars - just remember that one US Dollar is equal to approximately 65 pence.
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Connect 4 by Hasbro
The original Connect 4 game by Hasbro
A new twist on an old favourite. Learn how to play Connect 4 with a 3D effect that makes the game more thought provoking.
Suggested player age 12+
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