1. Choose a Corner

Keep your highest tile in one corner throughout the game. Pick a corner (e.g., bottom-right) and avoid moves that would move it away from there.

2. Use Two Directions Primarily

Focus your moves in two adjacent directions (e.g., down and right). This helps maintain tile organization and keeps your highest tile in the corner.

3. Don't Move Randomly

Every move matters! Avoid panic-moving when the grid starts filling up. Take a moment to think ahead before each move.

1. Build in Descending Order

Arrange tiles in descending order from your highest tile:
Example: [1024] [512] [256] [128]
This creates a "merge chain" that's easy to maintain.

2. Snake Pattern

Organize tiles in a snake-like pattern:

3. Maintain Empty Space

Try to keep one row or column relatively empty for maneuvering. This gives you flexibility when the grid gets crowded.

4. Avoid Filling the Bottom Row

If you're keeping your highest tile in a bottom corner, avoid filling the entire bottom row until absolutely necessary. This maintains flexibility.

1. Plan 2-3 Moves Ahead

Before each move, visualize:
• Where tiles will end up after this move
• What merges will happen
• Where the new tile might spawn
• How you'll handle the resulting grid

2. Create Merge Opportunities

Set up moves that create multiple merges in sequence. For example, aligning three tiles of the same value can lead to a chain reaction.

3. Emergency Recovery

If your highest tile gets displaced:
• Don't panic - stay calm
• Focus on creating space around it
• Gradually work it back to a corner

4. Know When to Use Undo

Save undo for critical mistakes:
• When your highest tile moves away from its corner
• When you accidentally fill a key space
• When a move creates an unrecoverable pattern