Connect Four
Four in a row. No excuses.
You can play Connect Four online for free on HopLobby, right in your web browser. Drop discs into a tall blue board and line up four in a row before your rival does. Invite a friend for an online match, or play the computer on three difficulty levels.
Updated
- Free to play
- Nothing to install
- No account needed
Connect Four at a glance
- Genre
- Strategy (four-in-a-row game)
- Players
- 1 to 2 players
- Match length
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Controls
- Mouse or keyboard
- Price
- Free to play
- Platform
- Web browser, nothing to install
What is Connect Four?
Everything is set in the lobby before you start.
Against the computer you can undo a move, ask for a hint and start a new game at any time. Move hints can be switched on in settings.
Connect Four features and game modes
- Online match with a friend through one link
- Three computer difficulty levels
- Undo, hints and new game against the computer
- Mouse or keyboard
Connect Four tips
- Press 1 to 7 to drop straight into a column.
- Or move the marker with the arrow keys and drop with Enter, Space or the down arrow.
- Turn on Move hints in settings, then press H for a hint.
- Against the computer, U undoes and N starts a new game.
How to play Connect Four with friends
- Pick the game. Go to hoplobby.com/games and tap Play on Connect Four.
- Open a lobby. Type a nickname and tap Create Connect Four lobby. No account needed.
- Send one link. Share the lobby link or its six-character code. Friends join from their own browser, and when everyone is ready the game opens full screen for the whole lobby.
Launch alone to play the computer on three difficulty levels.
Connect Four controls
Play
| Click | Drop a disc in that column |
|---|---|
| 1to7 | Drop in a column |
| ←→ | Move the marker |
| EnterSpace↓ | Drop at the marker |
Tools
| U | Undo (against the computer) |
|---|---|
| H | Hint |
| N | New game (against the computer) |
| M | Mute |
Connect Four FAQ
Is Connect Four on HopLobby free?
Yes. Connect Four is free to play on HopLobby, with nothing to download and no account needed.
Can I play Connect Four against the computer?
Yes. Launch alone to play the computer on three difficulty levels, with undo and hints available.
How do I play Connect Four with a friend online?
Start a Connect Four lobby on HopLobby and send your friend the link or six-character code. They join from their browser.
How long is a game of Connect Four?
About 5 to 10 minutes.
How do you win Connect Four?
Line up four of your discs in a row before your rival does.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Connect Four runs in your web browser on HopLobby. There is nothing to install, and friends join from the browser they already have open.
Do I need an account to play Connect Four?
No account is needed to play. You can sign in with Google if you want to keep your XP, battle pass progress and cosmetics between game nights.
Ready for game night?
Open a Connect Four lobby, send one link, and play in your browser.
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About HopLobby
HopLobby is a free website for playing browser games with friends. Pick a game, open a lobby and send one link. Signing in with Google is optional and saves your XP, battle pass progress and cosmetics. HopLobby is an early preview.