Looking for games like Connect 4? If you love Four in a Row, these classic strategy games scratch the same itch: simple rules, deep thinking and quick games.
| Game | How it’s similar | How it’s different |
|---|---|---|
| Noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe) | Get three in a line | Tiny 3 × 3 board, no gravity, usually a draw |
| Gomoku | Get five in a line | Big board, place stones anywhere |
| Reversi | Two colours, strategy | You flip your opponent’s discs to your colour |
| Draughts (checkers) | Two-player board game | Pieces move and capture |
| Dots and boxes | Pen-and-paper classic | Complete squares instead of lines |
| Mancala | Quick strategy game | Sow seeds around pits |
| 3D Four in a Row | Same goal | Played in a cube; see 3D |
We’ll be adding more classic games over time. For now, play Four in a Row.
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