Section 3: Setup
- Stand the grid upright and confirm it is empty.
- Each player takes all 21 discs of one colour.
- Decide who goes first — given the game is solved, alternating the first move between games is the fairer convention.
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Section 3: Setup
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What is setup in Connect Four?
Verdict
Stand the grid upright and confirm it is empty.; Each player takes all 21 discs of one colour.; Decide who goes first — given the game is solved, alternating the first move between games is the fairer convention.
Why people argue about this
People often assume that they can start with their preferred color in Connect Four, which is a misunderstanding since each player should take all 21 discs of one color as per the setup rules. The confusion arises because players sometimes overlook or forget to confirm the grid is empty before setting up, leading to disputes over who starts the game.
Send this to your friend — argument over.
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