Merging and evolving objects

The original 2048 after a sequence of normal movesAdjacent twos can be merged into a four
2048The original 2048 after a sequence of normal moves
  1. Adjacent twos can be merged into a four
© Gabriele Cirulli; screenshot of the unmodified original game, captured 2026-10-22 · Source ↗

Compatible objects combine into a new state, requiring players to plan both chain growth and available space.

Design tips

  • Distinguish the matching condition from the rule for creating the new object.

Examples