Play the classic Four in a Row in pure ASCII art with smart AI and two-player mode.
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Enjoy timeless strategy in ASCII Four in a Row, where you drop pieces into a vibrant ASCII grid to connect four before your opponent, with adjustable AI difficulty, a thrilling extreme mode, and the option to play against friends.
Instruction
- Select your preferred AI difficulty level or enable “2 Player” mode.- Click on the numbered button above a column to drop your piece.
- Aim to connect four of your pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before your opponent.
- Block your opponent’s moves while setting up your own winning sequence.
- Press “Rematch” to start a new round at any time.
Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Four in a Row is inspired by the classic connection game Connect Four, originally published by Milton Bradley in 1974. Connect Four is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.ASCII Four in a Row is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Elias Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. All rights to the game name, source code, design, and ASCII artwork are reserved by Injosoft. Any reproduction, modification, or redistribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
This game is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Hasbro, Inc. It is an independent creation developed as a respectful tribute to the original strategy game.
Thanks for playing and keeping the ASCII gaming spirit alive!
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