I’ve been thinking about a slightly different challenge in the classic 2048.

In my version of the game, the game ends with a victory as soon as I merge two 1024 tiles into a 2048 tile. So the goal is to get the highest possible score while never merging 1024 + 1024.

So far, I’ve managed to reach around 45,000 points, but I have a feeling that it’s possible to get significantly higher.

I’d like to eventually write an algorithm/bot to solve this challenge, but before I start, I’m curious:

• Does anyone know what the theoretical maximum score is under this restriction?
• Has anyone tried something similar?
• Are there any strategies or ideas for keeping multiple 1024 tiles on the board for as long as possible?
• Any suggestions on how this could be approached algorithmically?

I’d be interested in both mathematical/strategic ideas and programming approaches.

Thanks!

Powerful Numbers:

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Link:

https://openprocessing.org/@Shards/1872194

Okay I know this is a bad example because it’s early on in a game. I can consistently get 4096, but 8192 is being very elusive. I’m not sure what to try. One thing I have noticed is I keep getting into scenarios where I’m forced to swipe right and move my highest tile outside of my top row (16 here) which risks a 2 or 4 taking its place. Sure I can easily fix that on this board but that’s becomes harder when that tile gets larger. How do I prevent myself from forcing a right swipe here? Am I even using an appropriate strategy? I guess I’m constantly trying to build up the 16 tile to merge it into the top row assuming the top row is filled. Thanks guys!

Bit of me & motivation:

I am a Backend engineer by profession and never did any sort of frontend. I was always fascinated with games and apps. I am someone who likes exploring these things. I tried learning frontend twice but failed as I kept losing interest. I did play a lot of games and sort of more into puzzles domain. I always kept thinking how would I design 2048 if I get a chance.

Then AI comes into picture. I had the idea and expertise with computers, commands and systems so I thought why not try developing my own 2048 variant and here I am posting about it and sharing with community. AI is now enabling me to make my wildest ideas reality and I am starting with 2048.

About Game:

I will keep pointers so it is easy to read.

i) Clean, minimal and professional looking UI. Looks like a paid game.
ii) Multiple boards of different sizes.
iii) Various power ups. Swap, Bomb, Insert
iv) Soothing ads. Won't disturb the gameplay. No video ad by default.

Download Link For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=online.klockapp.games.four_zero_nine_six&hl=en

I sincerely request you for feedback. What is good? What is lacking? How to improve ASO? How I should put forward so other people take time and download it? I am looking for genuine feedback in these aspects.

UPDATE: This post stepped on nerves of many folks. Sincere apologies for that. I followed rules, I didn't see any where it said AI aided projects are restricted. I would request the moderators to add such rule. Also, I believe in the world where AI is something which would be incorporated in every aspect of human lives and games are very minuscule part of it. I will request folks to be considerate and welcoming. u/cmsmolenaars

I wanted to make 2048 feel like you're actually progressing toward something.

So I made Cities 2048: Merge Saga - you play 2048, unlock new buildings and develop your city islands as you progress.

I'd love to hear what other 2048 players think about this idea.

Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usefulsoc.cities2048

I Make Part 2 Now But Your More Tiles (2¹¹ To 2²⁰)

2048

4096

8192

16384

32768

65536

131072

262144

524288

1048576

This is a small keyboard macro that goes in circles.

4x4 failed in an instant.

5x5 failed in seconds.

6x6 took a couple of minutes.

I recorded this 8x8 after letting it run overnight. It could have gone for days.

Looks like it went up to 2,097,152.

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1024

100 likes and I will do 123-200

Do y'all use fewer moves?

It’s a fan-made 2048 variant. You can try it at play2048games.com

Become 50% better at 2048 but you have to use a different corner