2048 Game Strategy for 4×4, 5×5 and 8×8 Boards
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Play nowPlay the original open-source 4×4 number-merging game with arrow keys or swipe controls.
Build toward one corner
Choose a corner for the largest tile and avoid moves that pull it away. Arrange the nearby row or column in descending order so new merges feed toward that anchor.
Change the plan with the board
A 5×5 board gives you one extra working lane. On 8×8, empty space is abundant early, so the challenge becomes keeping several merge chains organized.