2048 - Tips and Tricks

Having recently released the official version of the game in 2048 for Android, it is very likely that this app at Play Store is the next big hit. However, it is for people like me who may have problems with this rather simple mathematics game, difficult to achieve a high highscore. Luckily, there are however, some tips and tricks to 'defeat' this addictive game.

First, once the basics: The objective of the game is to add the same numbers until the magic number is reached 2048. However, the difficulty should not be underestimated despite this simple game instructions. The playing field consists of 4x4 fields and at each addition a new number comes to the field of play. The game is over when the field is full and no more moves are possible.

Combine while adding

Generally you should not simply add only two numbers at random, but try to make as many combinations as possible. As per round Herwischen of the screen a new number to get to the field, it is worthwhile to add two numbers in one step, thus equal to generate another free field.

Think before you pull

Try to limit your movements in three directions and selects a corner where you can place the highest number. Think about you every step carefully before you draw, because your moves not only the numbers that you need, but also that you do not need. Also you should arrange everything so that the highest numbers are close to each other. Two stones, each with a numerical value of 128, which are in opposite corners, not bring much.

Strategy: The highest number in a corner

As with all math-based games, there are also 2048 an effective strategy to win. The trick is (always the same) to place the highest number in one of the bottom corners and work your way up from there. Gradually the numbers around this corner are always higher. Take care not to move the highest number on the other side of the field, since a different number could occupy this space.

So should your "house" look, if you play strategically. 

"Beetle" method

For all who are not interested in winning the game with a particular strategy, but want the high score of friends crack, there is another trick that is also much easier and simpler at the same time. Simply shifts the screen always turns down once and then to the right until you can no longer perform these movements. Once there, you must move to the left and then you can repeat the same steps. After a while (it may take a few tries), you will come by itself to 2048.

Do you know more useful tricks for 2048?