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Number Merge Online

Slide the tiles, join equal numbers and build your way to 2048. Swipe or use the arrow keys.

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How do you play Number Merge?

Swipe or press an arrow key to slide every tile in that direction. When two tiles with the same number touch, they join into one tile with their sum. A new 2 or 4 appears after each move. Keep joining to reach the 2048 tile. The game ends when the board is full and nothing can join.

Players1
Game time5-15 minutes
PriceFree
DownloadNot needed
Real moneyNever
ThemesClassic, Water, Forest

Number Merge rules

  1. The game starts with two tiles on a 4 by 4 board. Each tile shows 2 or 4.
  2. Swipe or press an arrow key. Every tile slides as far as it can in that direction.
  3. Two tiles with the same number that meet join into one tile with their sum. A tile joins only once per move.
  4. After every move a new tile (a 2, or sometimes a 4) appears on an empty square.
  5. Each join adds the new tile's value to your score.
  6. You win when you make the goal tile: 2048 on the 4 by 4 board, 256 on 3 by 3, 4096 on 5 by 5.
  7. The game ends when the board is full and no two neighbours are equal.

Number Merge tips

  • Pick one corner and keep your biggest tile there. Do not move it out.
  • Use only two or three directions most of the time. Swiping away from your corner breaks the order.
  • Keep the row next to your corner full, so the big tile cannot slide.
  • Build a chain of tiles that halve along the edge: 512, 256, 128, 64. Chains join one after another.
  • When the board gets crowded, join small tiles first to make room.

Number Merge questions

How do you play Number Merge?

Slide all tiles with a swipe or an arrow key. Equal tiles that meet join into their sum. Keep joining until you make the 2048 tile.

What is the best strategy to reach 2048?

Keep your biggest tile in one corner, fill the row beside it, and build a chain of halving tiles along the edge. Avoid the direction that pulls the big tile out of its corner.

Can you undo a move in Number Merge?

Yes. The Undo button takes back your last moves, one at a time. You can also press U or Ctrl+Z on a keyboard.

Is there a daily Number Merge challenge?

Yes. The daily challenge uses the same starting tiles and the same new tiles for every player that day. Reach the 1024 tile to complete it and grow your streak.

What board sizes can I play?

Three sizes: a quick 3 by 3 board with a goal of 256, the classic 4 by 4 board with a goal of 2048, and a roomy 5 by 5 board with a goal of 4096.

Does Number Merge work on a phone?

Yes. It runs in the phone browser with swipes, fits a small screen, and keeps working offline after the first visit.

Is Number Merge free, and does it use real money?

It is free and never uses real money: no deposits, no cash prizes and no betting. The site is paid for by ads.

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