Number Merge
Merge matching numbers to reach high scores
Number Merge is a strategic number puzzle where you merge matching numbers to create increasingly large values. Place numbers on the grid and combine matching adjacent tiles. The challenge is managing space — the grid fills quickly, and poor placement leads to gridlock. Success requires forward planning and spatial awareness, deciding not just where to place the current number but how that placement affects future merges.
How to Play Number Merge
Place Numbers
Numbers appear and you place them on the grid. Identical adjacent numbers merge automatically.
Merge to Grow
When matching numbers are adjacent, they combine into a single larger number. Chain merges for bonus points.
Manage Space
The grid has limited space. Keep it organized to avoid running out of room.
Plan Ahead
Think about where future numbers will go. Group similar values together for efficient merging.
Chain Reactions
Strategic placement can trigger cascade merges where one merge creates another, clearing space and scoring big.
High Score Goal
The game continues until the grid is full. Maximize your score by creating the largest numbers possible.
Strategy & Solving Tips
High scores in Number Merge come from maintaining board organization and setting up chain reactions.
- Keep your highest number in a corner to build around it systematically
- Create a "number gradient" — arrange values from highest to lowest in a snake pattern
- Don't spread matching numbers across the board; keep them clustered for efficient merging
- Save moves that trigger chain reactions for when the board is getting full
- Prioritize keeping open spaces near your highest-value tiles
- Think two or three placements ahead — where will the next number go after this one?
Number Merge FAQ
Is this like 2048?
Number Merge shares the core concept of merging matching numbers, but the specific mechanics differ in how you place and combine tiles. If you enjoy 2048, you'll appreciate the strategic depth here.
Can I undo a move?
Check the in-game controls for an undo option. Strategic use of undo can help recover from suboptimal placements.
What's the highest number possible?
Theoretically, very high numbers are achievable through extended play and efficient merging. The practical limit depends on grid size and your strategic skill.
Is there a best strategy?
The corner strategy (keeping the highest value in one corner) is widely regarded as the most effective general approach for merge-style games.
Ready to Play Number Merge?
Merge your way to massive numbers in Number Merge — the strategic puzzle where placement planning and chain reactions lead to satisfying high scores.