Christmas Four in a Row

The classic drop-and-connect game, made for Christmas. Print the board and play with small pom-poms in two colors, or two kinds of wrapped Christmas candy: peppermints against chocolate coins is a favorite. Take turns dropping a piece into a column. The first to link four in a row wins. A sheet of paper pieces to cut out is included in case you have no pom-poms.

👥 2 players or 2 teams⏱ 5–10 min a game👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly🖨️ Print

How to play

  1. Lay the board flat. Each player picks a color of pom-pom (or a kind of candy): about 21 pieces each.
  2. Take turns choosing a column and placing a piece in the lowest empty square, as if it dropped there.
  3. The first to line up four of their pieces, across, up and down or diagonally, wins. If the board fills up, it's a tie. Winner stays on!

You need: About 42 small pom-poms in two colors (21 of each), Or two kinds of wrapped Christmas candy (peppermints and chocolate coins, say). What's in it: two big boards and a sheet of paper pieces.

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🔴 Christmas Four in a Row

  1. Lay the board flat. Each player picks a color of pom-pom (or a kind of candy): about 21 pieces each.
  2. Take turns choosing a column and placing a piece in the lowest empty square, as if it dropped there.
  3. The first to line up four of their pieces, across, up and down or diagonally, wins. If the board fills up, it's a tie. Winner stays on!

2 printed boards. Play with small pom-poms or Christmas candy; paper pieces are included.

Included in: Christmas Party Game Pack and Kids' Christmas Activity Pack. enter your code on the redeem page to play on the TV and phones.

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