- Players
- 2
- Time
- 5 min each
- Stakes
- Set at launch
- Status
- Coming soon
How to play Four in a Row
Drop discs and connect four — the easiest game to learn, and the perfect starter.
Seven columns by six rows, standing upright.
- Choose a column; your disc falls to the lowest empty spot.
Rules summary
- A match is two games with the starter swapped. At 1–1 a third game decides, with the starter chosen at random. Still level: stakes are refunded.
- Four of your discs in a row — across, down or diagonally — wins the game.
Fair play and verification
Lowest stakes only — a perfect solver exists
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.
- Short clocks, and play is limited to the lowest-stake cities because a perfect solver exists.
- A disconnected player has 60 seconds to return before forfeiting.
Four in a Row: questions and answers
What is Four in a Row?
Drop discs and connect four — the easiest game to learn, and the perfect starter. On Ariplex it is played online by 2 players in a web browser, on a phone or a computer.
Can I play Four in a Row on Ariplex yet?
Not yet. Four in a Row is in development and has no announced opening date. This page describes the rules it will use, and it will change to a play button when the game opens.
How do you win at Four in a Row?
Four of your discs in a row — across, down or diagonally — wins the game.
How long does a game of Four in a Row take?
Time control on Ariplex: 5 min each. A player who disconnects has 60 seconds to come back before forfeiting.
Will I play against a bot in Four in a Row?
Not in a staked match. Staked matches pair real people by a hidden skill rating. Computer opponents appear only in free practice.
How do I know a Four in a Row result is fair?
The game runs on the server, not on your device: your device sends moves and the server applies the published rules, keeps the clock and records every move, so either player can have a disputed game reviewed move by move.