🎮 2048 Game Guide

🎯 Game Objective

On a 4×4 board, slide number tiles to merge identical numbers. Each merge doubles the value (2+2=4, 4+4=8, etc.). The ultimate goal is to create a tile with the number 2048!

🎮 Game Rules

• Movement Directions: Slide up, down, left, or right
• Tile Movement: All tiles move to the edge in the chosen direction
• Merge Rule: Two tiles with the same number merge into one, doubling the value
• New Tile Generation: After each move, a new tile (2 or 4) appears randomly
• Win Condition: Successfully create a 2048 tile!
• Lose Condition: Board is full and no moves are possible

⌨️ Controls

• Desktop: Use arrow keys ↑ ↓ ← → to control movement
• Mobile: Swipe on the game area or tap direction buttons
• New Game: Click "New Game" button to restart

💡 Winning Tips

• Fixed Direction Strategy: Use only three directions (e.g., up, left, right), save one as backup
• Corner Strategy: Keep the largest number in a corner, arrange others by size
• Stay Organized: Arrange numbers in descending order in snake or Z pattern
• Avoid Random Moves: Think ahead, don't break your established pattern
• Merge Small Numbers: Prioritize merging smaller numbers to make room
• Keep Empty Spaces: Maintain available spaces for flexibility

🏆 High Score Tips

• Chain Merges: Plan moves to trigger multiple merges at once
• Descending Order: Arrange numbers from a corner in descending order
• Lock Largest Number: Keep your highest number in the chosen corner
• Adjacent Second Largest: Place second largest next to largest for easy merging
• Plan Ahead: Think at least three moves in advance

❌ Common Mistakes

• Random Movements: Moving without a plan quickly creates chaos
• Frequent Direction Changes: Constantly switching main directions causes disorder
• Ignoring Small Numbers: Scattered small numbers waste valuable space
• Rushing: Trying to merge large numbers too early can lead to failure

📊 Scoring System

Each merge adds the merged value to your total score. For example:

• Merge two 2s → Get 4, Score +4
• Merge two 4s → Get 8, Score +8
• Merge two 8s → Get 16, Score +16
• And so on...

Your high score is automatically saved in your browser for future challenges!

🎓 Advanced Strategy

"Snake Strategy": One of the most popular high-score techniques

• Choose a corner (e.g., top-left) for your largest number
• Arrange other numbers in a snake pattern: first row left-to-right descending, second row right-to-left descending
• Mainly use up, left, and right directions; avoid down when possible
• When forced to move down, ensure you can restore the pattern immediately

💪 Challenge Yourself

After reaching 2048, the game doesn't end! You can continue to challenge higher numbers:

• 4096 - Requires exceptional skill
• 8192 - Elite player territory
• 16384 - Legendary difficulty