4Win

4Win is a four-in-a-row game where the goal is to connect four of your own pieces in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line. You can play against a friend or the computer. As you place pieces, look for ways to build your own line while also watching for opportunities your opponent might use.

How to play 4Win

Move the mouse left or right to choose where to place a piece, then double-click the left mouse button to drop it. The aim is to make a connected line of four pieces before your opponent does. Lines can run across, up and down, or diagonally, so check the board in more than one direction after each move.

Take a moment to consider your move before placing a piece. A useful habit is to scan for both your next opportunity and any line your opponent may be close to completing. This keeps the focus on scoring while helping you avoid overlooking an immediate threat.

Mouse controls

• Move the mouse left or right to select a position.
• Double-click the left mouse button to drop a piece.

If a piece lands somewhere unexpected, check the position selected by the mouse before making your next move. The game uses mouse movement to choose a position, so small adjustments can help you place pieces more deliberately.

Simple strategies for connecting four

Look for patterns as the board develops. A horizontal line may be easy to spot, but vertical and diagonal possibilities can be less obvious. Before each move, scan across rows, columns, and diagonals to see whether you can extend a line or need to interrupt your opponent’s plan.

• Build with a plan: Choose moves that could help create a line of four, rather than focusing only on the piece you are placing now.
• Watch your opponent: If they are forming a promising line, consider whether your move can prevent them from completing it.
• Check every direction: Review horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines before and after placing a piece.
• Stay flexible: Your next move may need to change as the board fills and new possibilities appear.

Play against a friend or the computer

4Win offers the choice of playing against another person or the computer. A friend can make each round a head-to-head challenge, while playing against the computer provides another way to practice spotting lines and responding to an opponent’s moves. In either mode, the objective stays the same: connect four of your pieces in a row first.

Whether you are learning the controls or refining your approach, take time to assess the whole board before each placement. Remember the goal in 4Win: create a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row of four while preventing your opponent from doing the same.