2048 Quick Tips & Cheatsheet

Always keep your highest value tile in one corner. Never move it unless absolutely necessary. This is the golden rule of 2048.

Keep the row or column of your corner tile filled. This creates a "wall" that prevents your highest tile from moving out of place.

Limit your moves primarily to two directions (e.g., down and right) to keep the board organized and predictable. Avoid pressing the up arrow at all costs if your corner is at the bottom.

Before you make a move, quickly visualize the outcome. Avoid creating isolated, low-value tiles in the middle of the board that are hard to merge.