FIELD MANUAL
How to Play Connect Four Online
Drop colored discs into a vertical grid. Gravity pulls each disc to the lowest open slot in that column — first to four in a line wins.
01 // CONTROLS
Controls
- Click a column to drop your disc
- Discs fall to the lowest empty row
02 // STEPS
Step by step
- 01
Create & share a room
Open Connect Four, create a room, and send the code to your opponent.
- 02
Pick a column
On your turn, click any column that still has space. Your disc drops to the bottom.
- 03
Build toward four
Connect four discs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
- 04
Block and bait
Watch for threats — if they have three in a row with an open end, you must block.
- 05
Win the line
First player to form four connected discs wins the match.
03 // EDGE
Pro tips
- The center column is often the strongest opening.
- Set up double threats so one move creates two winning lines.
04 // FAQ
Connect Four FAQ
Is Connect Four free to play in the browser?
Yes. Connect Four on My MP Games is free HTML5 — no download, no account, and no paywall.
Can I play Connect Four vs the computer?
Open the play page and choose Play vs Computer. You can also play Local vs on one device or share a room code with a friend.
Where are the Connect Four rules?
Drop colored discs into a vertical grid. Gravity pulls each disc to the lowest open slot in that column — first to four in a line wins.