{"id":63666,"date":"2014-04-01T18:19:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T16:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=63666"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:46:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:46:58","slug":"how-to-win-at-2048","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-win-at-2048\/","title":{"rendered":"How to win at 2048: the game’s creator reveals his secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"

2048<\/strong> is an online\u00a0puzzle<\/strong> game with a simple concept\u00a0that’s\u00a0nevertheless extremely addictive. The goal is to move the numbered boxes on a grid in order to achieve the score of 2048 by adding numbers of the same value.<\/p>\n

Are you\u00a0addicted<\/strong> to 2048? We are too! So\u00a0in order to regain a little bit of serenity in our lives, we asked Gabriele Cirulli<\/strong>, the creator of the game, for some help. The young Italian developer kindly shared his preferred\u00a0techniques<\/strong> with us so we could put an end to our frustration and wreak havoc on the screen!<\/p>\n

The technique I found […] is to only move the boxes in three directions, while keeping the highest number in a corner. This technique means you’ll get\u00a0chain reactions that then make it easy to achieve a high number.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Let’s see together how quickly we can put\u00a0the teachings of the master into practice<\/strong> to make the most of the odds.<\/p>\n

Don’t go in all directions<\/h3>\n

\"2048<\/a><\/p>\n

Choose a corner of the grid and make all your moves\u00a0in this direction…<\/em><\/p>\n

Choose three directions<\/strong> and only use these three\u00a0to move your boxes. Choose a corner<\/strong> of the grid and make all your moves in that direction first. By following this technique, you’ll avoid being blocked by finding yourself short of moves.<\/p>\n

In the example above, I chose the\u00a0lower left<\/strong> corner. Using only the\u00a0Down, Up and Left arrow keys,\u00a0I could quickly combine my boxes to get to 64. Try to avoid deviating from this rule as much as possible.<\/p>\n

[Update 03\/24\/2014] <\/em><\/p>\n

Our colleague, Ernesto, from Softonic Brazil, told us that he has managed to reach 2048 by following the 2 steps mentioned above – he just wanted to share that with you. He says it’s a great way to win without burning out!<\/p>\n

Always keep sight of the highest number<\/h3>\n

\"2048<\/a>Chain reactions let you quickly get to 2048… <\/em><\/p>\n

By always keeping your highest box<\/strong> in the corner (the one you chose at the beginning of the game), you can quickly create chain reactions, bringing you closer to 2048 points. Here, I’m keeping\u00a0my 256 box in the upper left corner so I can clear\u00a0the grid\u00a0with a chain reaction.<\/p>\n

So\u00a0here you go: the two\u00a0strategic <\/strong>pillars of 2048!, straight from the\u00a0creator himself. It’s now up to you to\u00a0put these teachings into practice and become part of the elite group of the 1% of players<\/strong> who reach 2048!<\/p>\n