Guides2048 Corner Strategy: Keep Space for Your Next Merge
Learn a practical 2048 corner strategy with worked merge examples, empty-space checks and a recovery plan when your preferred direction stops working.
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2048✦
Slide, merge and think one move ahead. Can you make the legendary tile?
How to play 2048Step-by-step · Controls · Rules
Your goalCombine matching numbers to make 2048, then keep going if you can.
- Choose a direction to slide every tile as far as possible.
- Equal neighboring tiles combine when they meet in that direction.
- Leave space for new tiles and try to build larger values without blocking the board.
ControlsUse arrow keys or the four direction buttons.
Rules & scoringEach tile merges at most once per move. A successful move adds a new tile. Play ends when no slide or merge is possible; reaching 2048 does not force the game to stop.
Choose New game to restart. Your active board resets on refresh.
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