Is Four Square II online or local multiplayer?

It depends on the game. Some use a shared keyboard or screen, others match you with players online, and some are turn-based. The start screen lists the modes available.

What if nobody else is online?

Online games may fall back to a computer opponent or ask you to wait. Local modes always work as long as you have a second person.

Does it keep a score across sessions?

Usually only within a session. Some games store win counts in the browser on that device, but there is no account to sync them.

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Four Square II

Ever played tic-tac-toe?

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Multiplayer
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Mouse + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Ever played tic-tac-toe? If you have, then four square comes with a little more challenging goal. Make a square out of four blocks of your color. Each square grants you a number of points. Watch out for the adversary though 'cause he will be trying to do the same thing. Place you squares strategically so that you both block your opponent and complete your square at the same time. Think quick, act quicker.

What it's like to play

Nothing tests a game like another person. Multiplayer titles here come in several shapes: two players on one keyboard, quick online matches, and turn-based games you can pass across a table. What they share is unpredictability. Your opponent adapts, bluffs, and makes the same mistake you did last round. Sessions tend to run long because stopping when you are behind is hard.

How to play

1Choose a mode on the start screen. Local two-player, online, and turn-based options are the common ones.
2If sharing a keyboard, agree who takes which side before the countdown starts.
3Play the first round cautiously and watch how your opponent moves, then adjust.
4Use the rematch button after each round. Most games keep a running score across rounds.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Mouse and keyboard controls, with touch support on most devices
Listed under Multiplayer

Why it's worth a go

The best thing about Four Square II is that the opponent is a person. It is free, runs in the browser with no download or account, and a round takes a couple of minutes. That makes it easy to pull up on a shared screen whenever two people are bored at the same time.

Who it's for

Suits friends, siblings and families looking for a quick game together, as well as solo players who prefer a human opponent online. Older children and up will get the most from it.

FAQs

Is Four Square II online or local multiplayer?: It depends on the game. Some use a shared keyboard or screen, others match you with players online, and some are turn-based. The start screen lists the modes available.
What if nobody else is online?: Online games may fall back to a computer opponent or ask you to wait. Local modes always work as long as you have a second person.
Does it keep a score across sessions?: Usually only within a session. Some games store win counts in the browser on that device, but there is no account to sync them.