8

Power of 2: 2³ · Reached: Early game

The value that forms the backbone of your first chain.

An 8 comes from merging two 4s. This is a good point to start developing a feel for lining up values into a chain toward your corner.

Keep the 8 near your corner and line up 4 and 2 next to it in descending order — a chain will start to form naturally.

Next Goal: 16