Quad Merge is a 2048-style merge puzzle: swipe or use arrow keys to slide all tiles in a direction; equal values fuse into the next number; after each move a new 2 or 4 appears.
The board is four-by-four — plan corners and edges so high tiles do not get trapped in the middle.
How to play Quad Merge
- Swipe up, down, left, or right (or arrow keys) to slide tiles.
- When two tiles with the same value collide, they merge into one tile with double the value.
- One new tile (2 or 4) spawns after every successful move.
- Game ends when no moves remain. Reaching 2048 is a milestone; you can keep playing for higher values.
Strategy tips
- Pick a corner and keep your highest tile there — chase merges toward that anchor.
- Avoid swiping toward the corner that holds your biggest tile unless you are sure it will merge.
- Try to keep rows or columns monotonic (values increasing toward the corner) to prevent fragmentation.
- When the board fills, one bad swipe ends the run — slow down when only a few empty cells remain.
- Undo is not part of classic 2048 — each move is permanent, so think one step ahead.
Common questions
Is Quad Merge the same as 2048?
Same core rules and grid size. The name reflects the four-direction merge mechanic on SolitaireFelt.
