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  • Question
    Can you win Connect 4 diagonally?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    You can win Connect Four by connecting all four of your colored checkers in a diagonal line.
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    Can a Connect 4 game end in a tie?
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    Yes, it is possible for a game of Connect 4 to end in a tie. This will occur where neither player has been able to connect four checkers in a row and the whole Connect 4 board is full.
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    How do you win 4 in a row?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    To win 4 in a row, you need to match four of your disks in a connected line, which can be either horizontal, vertical or diagonal. There are various strategies to win 4 in a row, the steps above explain some of the best ones to try.
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    If I get five in a row, do I still win?
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    If you get five in a row, then that counts as four in a row. So, yes, you would still win.
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    I'm already good, so are there any super advanced tricks I can use?
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    Luck is a huge factor in the game. Try talking to your opponents to distract them while you carefully put your master plan into action.
  • Question
    Can you win Connect 4 with a square?
    Anshika Prasad
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    No; it has to be horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
  • Question
    I have a tournament in class, how will I most likely win?
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    Practice the game. Be sure to prevent the winning formations above, and learn your opponents' strategies early.
  • Question
    Is this a guaranteed win?
    Anshika Prasad
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    It is not a guaranteed win, but will help you be better. If you keep practicing, then the games will be closer, and more fun!
  • Question
    Is it hard to do a diagonal double trap?
    Super
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    It may be hard for a new player, but an expert can usually pull off the trap every game and force you to give them the win. It just takes lots of practice!
  • Question
    How many do you need to connect to win?
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    You need to connect four to win.
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    Is it difficult to win Connect 4?
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    No, it is not hard to win if you follow the tips here.
  • Question
    There is a Connect 4 tournament next week in the gym. How can I win the whole thing if these people play really well?
    Super
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    The best way to get better at connect 4 is to understand the basic strategies and practice using them before you enter a tournament. Take your time each turn before you place a disk, and try to set up two three-in-a-rows next to each other, similar to the seven move. Do not place a disk in a spot that does not set up a unique win condition (such as making 1 1 1 0 1 1 1, as all you need is 1 1 1 1) .
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    For number 6 in basic strategies, can I also use those spots to throw off opponents, forcing them to block that spot, leaving me with another threat? (I found two ways to win from this variation.)
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    If your opponent has set up three in a row, you must force them to place a disk in the threat eventually, or they can force you to and win the game.
  • Question
    My opponent also knows to control the middle. What strategies for that?
    Professionalretard
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    Start from the sides, build a bit up from there, then gradually place pieces towards the center.
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    What should I do if I don't get the first move, and my opponent gets the spot in the center column?
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    Keep filling on top of the opponent's disc in the center column. It is almost impossible to win if you don't get the first move.
  • Question
    Can I go horizontally in the middle of Connect 4?
    Chase Prom
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    Yes, you can. You can go Vertical, Diagonal and Horizontal, as long as there are Four consecutive chips of the same color.
  • Question
    How come people somehow block my 7 trap?
    Marc Weiner
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    They either recognize that you are setting up a trap, or are oblivious to the trap but don’t let you get 3 in a row.
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    What happens when the opponent gets most of the center?
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    There is still lots of space on the board, so you should first focus on making sure your opponent does not just put a piece in and win. Then you can focus on winning yourself.
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    If I get 6 in a row, do I still win?
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    Yes, you do still win because 6 is greater than 4 and that means that you will have 4 in a row.
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    How would you plot multiple attacks?
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    With multiple chips, place them in different corners so you can use one to distract your opponent or have a back up just in case.
  • Question
    If I fill the whole board, do I win?
    Ruby
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    If you fill the whole board and there is not four checkers in a row, then nobody wins and you start again.
  • Question
    Where is the best place to start off by putting your piece?
    Nukey6
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    The middle column. Controlling the middle lets you prevent your opponent from getting a horizontal Connect 4.
  • Question
    If you have four in a row and you fail to see it and the next person has their go, what happens?
    Henry Staszel
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    One person will eventually see it. If you're playing against your sister or something like that, it's up to you to see it. If you're up against your parent, they'll probably see it and tell you.
  • Question
    How hard is it to set a four diagonal trap?
    Henry Staszel
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    It is fairly hard. You have to get your opponent to try the horizontal 4 way (explained in another question) in the far left or far right. If they do this, you can pull of the trap. But you'll have to block them once. This is only possible if you go first.
  • Question
    What's the best move if your opponent goes first and takes the bottom of the center row?
    Henry Staszel
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    Either the far left or far right. Anther way of winning it, is to get a horizontal in the far left or far right behind their back. Also, the trap is impossible when your opponent takes the middle, so this is your best bet.
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