Connect 4 Rules
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The board and objective
Two players alternate dropping a disc into a seven-column, six-row board. A disc falls to the lowest empty position in its column. Connect four of your discs horizontally, vertically or diagonally to win.
Taking your turn
Choose a non-full column while it is your turn and your connection is ready. The board changes after the platform accepts a move. A preview shows your intended column; it is not a played disc.
Time and connection
The turn deadline and reconnect allowance shown in your match are set by the platform. Failing to move before the turn deadline or exceeding the applicable reconnect allowance can result in a forfeit. The displayed countdown is an estimate; server timing determines the outcome.
Draws, resignation and voids
A full board without a winning four is a draw. Confirming resignation forfeits the match. Certain double-disconnection cases may void a match under the published runtime policy. A void is not a win or loss.
Ratings and tournaments
Only trusted verified ranked results are applied to Glicko-2. Friend challenges and tournament fixtures have separate histories and do not automatically become ranked results. Tournament readiness, walkovers and bracket advancement follow the specific tournament rules shown in the product.