Connect 4 Winning Rules: Official Rules and Disputes

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Yes, you win by being the first to achieve a four-in-a-row on the board.

No, players must take turns; a simultaneous drop cannot occur under official play rules.

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No, ships cannot overlap or be placed diagonally, though they may be adjacent as long as they occupy unique squares.

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No, the first player to sink all enemy ships is declared the winner.

No, ships must be placed before play begins and cannot be moved once the game starts.

No, ships must be placed horizontally or vertically on the grid.