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Objective

Link adjacent tiles with the same number to merge them into higher-valued tiles. Create long chains, build powerful numbers, and achieve the highest score before the timer runs out.

Setup

  • The board is filled with number tiles (values are always powers of 2).
  • A session timer counts down from the start of the game.
  • The goal is to reach the highest possible score before time runs out.

Gameplay

Linking Tiles

  • Adjacency: You can link adjacent tiles (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).
  • Start rule: The first two tiles must have the same value (e.g. 2–2, 4–4, 8–8).
  • Progression rule: After the first two, each next tile can be either:
    • the same value as the previous tile, or
    • the next higher value (double of the previous).
  • Linked tiles stay connected until you release your finger.

Merging Tiles

  • When you release:
    • All selected tiles combine into one tile.
  • The new tile’s value is the next power of 2 after the sum of the linked numbers.
    • Example: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 → becomes 16.

Session Flow

  • After each merge, new tiles appear to refill the board.
  • The game continues until the timer reaches zero.

Scoring

Your score is influenced by three main factors:

Base Score

  • Equal to the sum of the numbers you link together.

Multiplier Score

  • Longer chains and bigger merges give extra multiplier points.

Highest Tile Bonus

  • At the end of the session, you gain a bonus based on your highest tile

Level Completion

A level is complete when:

  • The timer runs out.