Duplicate fusion

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 ↗

Matching copies are consumed to strengthen the result. In 2048, two 2 tiles merge into a 4; RPGs can apply this principle to duplicate items.

Design tips

  • Show the fusion recipe and result before consuming copies.

Examples