

You can keep the game going by keeping the number of larger numbers to a minimum and keeping the board full of smaller numbers instead. Focus on keeping your large numbers in the chain described above. If you do, you’ll end up with a bunch of large-numbered tiles that can’t merge together. Don’t combine them all over the board without thinking. Stay organized! - Try to keep your larger numbers neat and organized.

Once you get above 512, you may need to chain into the row next to the one you’re already using. Try to always keep this row full of numbers (even small ones) so that you can move safely in three directions. All of your biggest numbers should be in this row, from smallest to largest, to make it easier to merge tiles together. Don’t let your biggest number leave that corner unless you have no other choice!īuild a number chain - Once you’ve picked a corner, pick a row (or column) to chain numbers into. Once you’ve picked a corner, two directions will always keep your number in that corner, and the other two are risky to press without thinking. Most people pick the bottom right corner, but you could pick whichever corner feels good to you. The easiest way to do that is to pick a corner and focus on making that corner tile your highest number tile. Pick a corner - The goal is to make one tile 2048. Take a break every now and then for food and water. Swipe in any direction to move all of the numbers in that direction. Combine two of the same number to add them together.
