2048: Drop And Merge is an engaging puzzle game where players strategically place numbered tiles to ultimately create a 2048 tile. The gameplay is straightforward yet challenging, requiring thoughtful planning and execution to achieve victory.

The game board consists of four columns, each with five cells. Players interact with the board by touching the empty cells to drop a tile into the chosen column. These tiles descend to the bottom or stop when they encounter other tiles. When two identical numbered tiles meet, they merge into a single tile with a value twice as high. This simple mechanic forms the core of the game's strategy.

In 2048 game mode, players have the option to pick up the topmost tiles in the columns and move them to another column, but only one tile at a time. Picking up a tile sends it to the tile dispenser, becoming the current tile alongside any other tile already there. If two tiles are present in the dispenser, the lower tile will fall into the touched column, while the upper tile will move to another column if possible. However, in 2048+ mode, players cannot pick up tiles directly; instead, adjacent identical tiles merge both vertically and horizontally.

Players earn bonuses for strategic placement of tiles, which can be used to aid in reaching the game's goal. Bonuses can be activated by tapping them and then tapping the target tile. Here’s a brief overview of the bonuses:

• Division: Use this bonus to halve the number on a tile. Applying this to a tile with the number 2 removes it, as this is the smallest tile.
• Pick Up: This bonus allows players to lift any tile from the game field.
• Remove: Use this bonus to eliminate any tile from the game field.

The primary objective of the game is to create a tile with the number 2048. However, the fun doesn't end there—players can strive to create even larger tiles like 4096, 8192, and beyond. The game concludes when there are no more free cells on the board or when all bonuses are exhausted.