How to win at Connect 4 almost every time!

In this video, I walk through some of the best techniques to consistently win connect 4. Hope you find it helpful! If you liked this video, please check out my other videos and comment with suggestions I should make for future videos. :).
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[@tylerarnold3971]

“make sure you’re not letting your opponent get 4 in a row” thank you bro i kept letting my opponent get 4 in a row and i was so confused how i lost. you’re a life saver

[@MasterBronzeElite]

Lmfao

[@HardCounter]

Perfectly splendid

[@undefined06855]

...are...you... joking?

[@MasterBronzeElite]

@@undefined06855 ...are...you...dumb?

[@clairebair1788]

Yes me too lmaooo

[@danny3640]

Everyone is here for revenge

[@danielntemuse5653]

Damn right I am

[@theabominator2152]

yes i am i’m here for revenge on rinad

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

Not me, I'm the kind of person you seek to find Revenge on ;p

[@morrishellgrn]

You fucking know it!!

[@morrishellgrn]

I did it guys, I did it! Who else did?

[@nr6010]

Who else is here after a cocky relative keeps on beating you at every family gathering?

[@sheemaashrafi3167]

North Freedom Yeah Yeet

[@yousuf1240]

No my class has connect 4 tournaments every month and I just won it. And now I’m very proud

[@nadaschannel7812]

North Freedom nah, my friend is a cheater

[@lorrainekayelao-estrella8831]

Me

[@kegstafpv5134]

North Freedom that is my exact situation

[@auraeaurorum1177]

- play the centre as much as possible - think ahead and build traps - form the seven formation - check the consequences of your move - block opponent from getting three in a row

[@bryanponce9215]

Thank you, you saved me some time

[@selfdevelopment9703]

Saved my time thanks

[@JaquaviousDamian]

Thanks

[@ishaan1982]

-use connect 4 solver

[@brothernndylan2897]

There are some times where playing the center isn't going to help you win. Like if your first move is in the middle and your opponent moves in the space directly next to you, then playing in the center on your next move will make the game end in a draw.

[@chicagobears7838]

Awesome vid. I’ve destroyed my relationship with my girlfriend by relentless beating her in connect four because of this.

[@felipeherrera1647]

Good for you

[@KrosanBeast315]

If so, your play was flawed. The guy in this video made plenty of mistakes, all of which I posted.

[@neppy0021]

That a run on sentence my friend

[@Sednas]

@@KrosanBeast315 where did you post it lmao

[@kean1491]

tell her “ get good nerd”

[@sufyaanahmed5818]

This game seems so simple but when you start playing, it gets complicated and competitive

[@themodprosbros6373]

there's a way to always win as the first player

[@orangeblue4032]

Don’t be shy ... Go ahead ...

[@ringinfinity]

if you live for competition then I think this pro league is for you discord.gg/TXRZGDR

[@nathanhill327]

Best 4 rainy days and a little 2 muchbwund@

[@shekjamaluddin8514]

Hey can u plz tell me the name of this game

[@cr2ngy]

*I have defeated my entire school. Thank you master.*

[@fuckibra]

Same but without this video

[@infinitejay3520]

Ok chad

[@johannescooks574]

How do you do bold?

[@chicken6367]

@@johannescooks574 Asterix on either side of the text **like this**

[@beast55yearsago56]

Congratulations Hentai Protagonist

[@boringnames6920]

It's near Christmas time and I'm trying to win the family tournament.

[@thefinancialstatement724]

Did you win😎

[@boringnames6920]

@@thefinancialstatement724 It wasn't even a challenge. Slaughterhouse that night.

[@thefinancialstatement724]

@@boringnames6920 Same.

[@sinful7994]

boring names merry late Christmas

[@Sofwan786]

@@thefinancialstatement724 I did not even know that there was a manual for this game kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5zQhKeHjrFoZ7c

[@eavesDropSound]

Everybody's talking about revenge on a relative when I'm here to whoop my PC's ass!

[@bethrhunter]

The video is at 444k views, he's almost got a connect 4

[@mhmdashraf7887]

Lol

[@bingkoirekt5057]

Mista

[@jacksondavies1451]

Now it’s at 666k😬

[@aravinthanarulalan6630]

Now it is at 777k

[@malkyonblox]

this comment was 4 years ago

[@ebc817]

Have been playing for around a year and have decided to step up my gameplay. This, while a beginner guide, even had some tips helpful for me

[@KeithGalli]

@jacksfilms I know that you are out there. You have been picking on the connect 4 padawans, but avoiding the real competition. I formally challenge you to a best 2 out of 3 games match. To accept, simply reply to this comment.

[@EaZea]

I came here because of jacksfilms

[@hexapositive6697]

anyone wanna play mental connect 4 in the comments? slot 1-leftmost slot slot 7- rightmost slot 7 wide 6 tall board ill start: slot 5

[@ziyaokut8225]

2 legends about to clash...

[@abdulkayoum4397]

please make a vedio about 5 in row king or 5 conect game .such as this game

[@justbacon3865]

hexapositive Slot 4

[@mNag]

Depending on if you go first or 2nd, you want to plan to win in a 3 or 2 spot from the beginning of the game, because if both players know what to do, it'll often stalemate until the last row.

[@checkmate1284]

I'm here because I need to win in a tournament in math class. I am the number 1 seed and acted a tad cocky so it is imperative I win. I've been training with the AI and playing practice matches, but your content is by far the most useful resource I have found. Thank you so much!

[@nathangarlick3900]

You're not doing realistic moves for the "other player"

[@Mariam-mb9op]

Nathan Garlick he’s playing against comp, it’s automatic

[@GarretHarp]

hes playing both players

[@lydaz3562]

He plays with comp in the last part, and he still won.

[@TheDjackso1]

Because he is explaining basic techniques and setups

[@redjhaya5510]

It is realistic. That's how i move. Haha

[@mr.cheeseweenie6947]

I like this. You should also make a video for Othello, or Battleship, or maybe branch into academia by sharing your knowledge on fields such as Math, physics, or even concepts from computer science.

[@jasminesjourney9318]

Wow I learned all these strategies on my own and now I’m watching it all excited knowing that you do the same that I do! Especially the 7 rule!

[@morrishellgrn]

I got beaten by my lil sis at this, I'm gonna beat her with these strategies. wish me luck! Edit: I won guys, I did it.

[@prof.parabola7920]

Typical older sibling lol, lose then dominate

[@transjiro1735]

@@prof.parabola7920 opposite year every day for the rest of my life

[@ErwinNiezing]

Thanks for the tip. I will remember this on my next trip to Thailand..

[@chrisknapp8837]

That's why I'm here 555

[@CRyan71]

Me too. Just trying to figure out how they do it.

[@zhanghaofrfr]

thank you for sharing your big brain strategies for us small brains that like to win but don't know how

[@Zapatozi]

Thx bro. Helped me a lot. Now i'm gonna go and flex my skills and if they ask me how I am playing so good and smart. I would show them this video and tell them to subscribe.

[@wofker4719]

Don’t even bother learning some pathetic strategy

[@bh8365]

I played this with a patient in a psych facility. He showed me a good strategy. Can;t remember it, so I appreciate Keith's tutorial.

[@maximusristok8140]

Someone watching because of plato in quarantine?😅

[@Villar12]

Jaja yes, and now I proceed with eight!

[@mhmdashraf7887]

Heeeeeeeeey

[@gabrielv3032]

yes, I only have 1600 points and I always lose against lucifer

[@elliottsuh6307]

4:17 a moral conflict.

[@danielllll2970]

Omg yeees 😂

[@mohamedadam2977]

Hi im a professional connect 4 player thank you for the tips dunnnoe.

[@outthereslaying]

I use these vids to expand my strategy knowledge because never know when this will actually come in handy 😂

[@theuglybeing4673]

I'm in the elite group and I think I can beat you at it

[@theuglybeing4673]

@dayum son download connect 4 online then add me I'll teach you

[@tetlahunter5914]

I am in almost top set in one of my online connect four games, amazing

[@insaneminecraft9410]

this guy said dunnoe dim

[@Dorkwing]

Thank you for a great video. Helped me understand this game & logic play better

[@KeithGalli]

Glad it helped you! :)

[@wofker4719]

It’s amazing how you learnt something from this video btw did I tell you that it’s impossible for someone to teach another person to get better at this game why because only those with experience understand it’s just like how a idiot will never learn but they will get better as they do more

[@jimaanders7527]

I haven't been through this video yet, but I understand it has been shown that playing in the center is a sure win for the first player (with optimal play). Either side of center is a draw. Playing other columns 1,2 or 6,7 is a loss for the first player.

[@garychap8384]

Yep : ) You're probably thinking of Victor Allis' Masters Thesis on the subject : _"A knowledge based approach of Connect-Four"_ - Victor Allis (1988) (Vrije University, Amsterdam) There's a publicly accessible copy over at Stanford... web.stanford.edu/class/aa228/reports/2019/final106.pdf

[@terryf5131]

Excellent.. I'm gonna build a large outdoor version.. it'll be fun to put the smokes on when we have summer time bbq's ..when we all CAN have bbq's..(with Cornhole virus and all) Thanks!

[@cynthiakapolka9420]

No matter what I do my grandson wins every time. He has a good eye. I'll keep practicing.

[@Mekay-zz1vq]

Good luck

[@Tiddibearr]

Cute

[@Kiriot22]

1:14 it isn't "a dumb move", because if the red puts another circle on top of that one, they will block you from playing the 2 slots in the bottom row

[@ralfblumenschein]

These tricks will surely work !! ...if the opponent has absolutely no strategy and/or an IQ of 74 😆🤣

[@Sofwan786]

Hey Der kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5zQhKeHjrFoZ7c

[@Weeee439]

My dad watched this because he had only beat me three times in his life. I'm the master of my family!! Mwahahahahaha!!!

[@B3Band]

"Mouse trails are soooo cool!" -Me when I was 9

[@leo848]

so true

[@duckxrec]

WOOT WOOT

[@Deleted_user982]

I LOVE THIS!!

[@wofker4719]

Well sorry to break your dream but if I were to play against you you will no longer love this

[@abcrm101]

my additional tips: -it is not always better to have more winning positions -the lower your winning positions, the better (apart from the first row) -count before you place your disk, and never assign your winning positions at rows 2,4,6, or 3,5. If you can't get the position at row 2, you probably won't get it at rows 4 and 6. The chances would be wasted. Rather, put them at 2,5, or 3,6. Count it right so that if one is missed, the next is waiting -making the 7 figure is cool, but smarter opponents won't allow you to do this, so be prepared to count your way to victory and, don't expect your opponent to be careless and miss your obvious traps -try your best not to allow your opponent to put 2 disks right after one another vertically or horizontally, these connected pireces lead to the 7 trap -sacrificing your winning positions is perfectly fine if you count the potential moves -if, after counting, you find out that you are the one who is going to place your disk into a new column and that you would face a disadvantage and may lose because of this... drop your disk into a column with odd number vacancies, then your opponent would have to be then one who place their disks first. All of a sudden you would be winning. ***the key isn't to create infinite number of winning positions BUT to create them strategically, at the right spots, and COUNT as you play you should always be FORCING your opponent to make their moves, but NOT praying that they wouldn't see a certain trap Good luck winning that family tournament!

[@Yodesuuu]

OMFG THIS ACTUALLY WORKED!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO BRO

[@wofker4719]

Of course it does on idiots that is

[@cyrusbokaie2]

I am going to win every game now thanks bro

[@michaels.8244]

This game is more competitive then must think it could be. I have 20 game battles with my 7 year old. It's lots of fun.

[@hustlenationfam]

I legit am playing right now and i am 0-31. I am here for revenge Edit: 1-31 now!

[@Jules-dn9jl]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. :)

[@Faust4541]

some tips were good for basics but u dont try and activate your traps just exert control over the match so that when it comes down to the last play. He is forced to play into your trap. Also using a seven shape doesnt give you an immediate win if your opponent has three in a row connecting to your seven so he will win when he blocks your seven. The entire game builds on finding connecting points between the circles and exerting control on the match. I recommend starting out with a double helix cuz its an aggressive start that can give you a lot of control

[@equinox4672]

yo thanks for this advice, theres a c4 tournament going on in my class at school and I will definetely try to use these teqniques to win!

[@KrosanBeast315]

reading the board 1 - 7, 1 slot being far Left to 7 being far Right 1:34 Yellow should have played Slot 6. 1:53 Slot 3 or 6 achieve the same setup and outcome. 2:14 Red should have played Slot 5, stopping the forced trap for Yellow if Yellow followed up with Slot 7 as his next move, which would end the game. 2:33 Red can start to develop the diagonal by taking Slot 5 only after playing Slot 7 first, destroying Yellow's first trap. This means the only way Yellow can win in Slot 6 is if Yellow's piece is three spaces up, forming the Lethal Seven shape. So, anything said at 2:40 is all depending on Red not understanding how to survive with the correct follow-up moves and that means Yellow's Win is NOT guaranteed. 3:59 Red should have played Slot 3. If Yellow does the same move next turn, Slot 6 must be done for Red to stay alive. 4:53 The correct move is Slot 5 because is Yellow moves Slot 5 next turn, then Red moves Slot 5 to stop Yellow's Horizontal Row.

[@willjackson6202]

Straight legendary

[@064-mhonisharavi4]

Everytime I won my father in this game , I thought I was a pro..But when I started playing in app😭😭😭😭

[@wofker4719]

Glad you realise how bad this dude is

[@jbsmiffy0892]

I am the reigning champ atm and u have kept it that way

[@Deleted_user982]

This Video is the best I wish it could come first when I write how to win this game everytime

[@KeithGalli]

Glad you liked the video :)

[@phoenyxx_hd]

If both players play perfectly, I think, the one with the first move in the game is never going to lose, because everything the secon person can do is try to block as much as possible.

[@tobyjudson7005]

my 4 year old nephew is will regret calling me bad when i destroy him tomorrow

[@gerald6191]

Damn, 2 in a row!!!!

[@pinchofsalt1]

I don’t fully understand what a ‘7’ is. Is it a 7 shape? Of built with 7 chips together?

[@wofker4719]

If you joint the coins together they make the shape 7

[@Faust4541]

shape of a double trap

[@Yootlander]

while watching this all I can think of is "I wanna be, the very best, like no one ever was"

[@kingarthur1812uk]

Hi keith how about 8X8 board? more room to play with. you also did not mention the odd and evens rule which is very important exspecially setting up a win .i play on a few games sites. If you fancy a game let me know.

[@KeithGalli]

Good point regarding odd and evens rule. I think I might make an advanced connect 4 strategy video and will definitely add it to that. An 8x8 board would be fun to play on! Do you know of a website that allows you to play with that size board? Also I would be down anytime for a game of Connect 4! I always love finding good competition

[@kingarthur1812uk]

ty for replying keith I play on 2 sites which allow 8x8 board. goldtoken.com probebly the best has it also has connect four variations such has hotspot four in a row giveaway four in a row blackhole four in a row zero gravity four in a row plus many more also play at pocket-monkey.com(is free) there are also brainking.com itsyourturn.com littlegolem.com cheers Darren

[@kingarthur1812uk]

good thing as well is those sites turn based so you dont have to be on the comp the same time...like if i sent you a game request with 3 day a move you would get 3 days to make your move then i would have 3 days

[@KeithGalli]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll set up an account in the next couple of days and then will send you it in this chat so that you can challenge me! Will update you soon :)

[@KeithGalli]

Sorry for the delay, but I made an account on goldtoken.com!! My nickname is "kgals", send me a game invite :)

[@trekgreenwood6743]

Connect 4 is like if Chess and Tic Tac Toe had a baby.

[@johndavesantos747]

i already know this strategy before i watch this lol

[@donotdothat3482]

That mouse is trippy

[@vvzk]

lol Im here to revenge

[@makotoxchihiroyaoifangirl8409]

It is all about getting the first turn. If you get the first turn that you are garanteed to win by playing perfectly. If not then you are depeinging on your opponent not playing perfectly.

[@boxz11]

XQC was here

[@trampham2129]

Thanks bro I am a god at connect four now

[@Najibelmo]

Where are you Keith?

[@Najibelmo]

Thanks

[@YJEdison]

Your video make me win a lot of games. Thanks

[@sbj_]

the 7 strategy is OP

[@bossjulian7113]

ya boi facts

[@jiu-jitzlife8270]

Thx for the tips bro🤙🏼

[@kaitlynroseeeeeee]

God bless everybody and stay safe! Remember that you are all dearly loved no matter what! I would definitely recommend reading the Holy Bible, and The Ten Commandments. ✝️😀😇🙏🏻❤️

[@tommasoschioppo8709]

Amen

[@KidPrarchord95]

Okay but this is a Connect 4 video

[@tangytim6699]

Please annoy somebody else

[@rafaelcruz3376]

Thanks for the tips!

[@abdulrahmanhamdallah7995]

who tryna play on plato

[@yusniatan6839]

Im pro

[@Teleswagz]

@@yusniatan6839 i'm @ 1700 what's ur username

[@jayknowles2146]

OH SHIT

[@hollyrothwell174]

Me lol

[@teresale7414]

When he tells you not to put ur first piece in the corner: Me an intellectual: 😀✌️✨

[@teresale7414]

OK BUT TELL ME HOW DO I STILL WIN NAUR

[@papierboa]

*top ten anime characters who could defeat thanos (even with the infinity gauntlet)*

[@ShoeHefner757]

Precious Doggo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV64Y2eHgZeBeLM

[@gerald6191]

Damn, I saw one video and I already won!

[@JTorch10]

That mouse trail is super distracting.

[@KeithGalli]

Yea I don't know what i was thinking at the time, this was the only video that I used one in

[@csabakallai3830]

Nice tactic!

[@kayplaya86]

This video is just simple advice that I already know

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

this was a really good video i liked it

[@ondinevial6640]

Thanks Keith

[@timvandentoorn8053]

How about explaining some strategy for the board game UDog.

[@Redesrojas]

You're a genius thanks!!

[@officiall_yeezyy2812]

This was what Rojon rondo watched to get better at connect 4

[@earthwatcher2012]

*rubs hands together “YOU PEOPLE ARE GOIN DOWN”

[@carrionk2390]

Thank you so much!

[@arnswkm]

What’s types of games are you playing right now!

[@kavithakv4622]

I already knew 3 of the points you said

[@HardCounter]

Perfectly splendid

[@ikilledmywholeclanlmao8046]

I miss being the representative of my class when there's a four in a row/connect four competition :,)

[@THEKIDSZN]

i’m in an imessage games battle rn. i better win

[@kathryntrammell9232]

It’s been 27 years...thank you

[@leomangiamele8659]

I won my first game because of you!!!

[@cringekaylakaela2057]

Series of living in the woods stuck on the woods and being on the woods

[@dmitriyaleksandrovich5024]

Thanks mate!

[@KeithGalli]

You're welcome! :)

[@al3ssiov]

THANK YOU

[@JSSTyger]

Three in a row Go for one more Go for it Connect Four!

[@esric7353]

thank you for the video

[@brandoncopeland5053]

Thank you

[@ryanroblox7254]

Dude you should put your second piece next to the middle one because the person put it on top

[@wofker4719]

There is always a counter for every you do unless you aren’t that good at this game

[@hasbrav5707]

Mr. Ducks are cool Man U been doing a lot of comments u need to get outside more

[@cepitarlocorca768]

Nice strategy your opponent will do the exact same moves and your gonna remember all the spots

[@craigkorova3140]

I haven’t won a single game and would never loose at connect 3

[@Way2sublime77]

New better strats against the bar-girl 😎 😂

[@EricShoe]

This game is like an upgraded tic-tac-toe

[@downunda107]

ThankYou well done ! Stephen australia

[@tvosdylan6143]

thank you master😁

[@ryanbrown1503]

I love playing this game