Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about HexMerge. Still stuck? Get in touch.
What is HexMerge?
HexMerge is a free endless merge puzzle. 4×4 grid of hex-styled tiles; slide and merge same-value tiles to build powers of 2. The game ends when no moves are possible. Goal: beat your best score.
How is HexMerge different from 2048?
Mechanically identical to 2048 — same grid, same merge rules. HexMerge adds hex-shaped tile visuals via CSS clip-path, a hex-color palette that maps tile value to color, persistent best-score tracking, and an endless framing (no "reach 2048 to win" condition).
How do I move tiles?
Desktop: arrow keys or WASD. Mobile: swipe in any direction on the board, or tap the on-screen direction pad below the score display.
How does scoring work?
Every merge adds the new tile's value to your score. Merging two 16s into a 32 adds 32 points. Bigger merges are worth exponentially more.
Where is my best score stored?
In your browser's localStorage only. We have no accounts, no server-side storage, no third-party tracking other than Google Analytics for aggregate traffic. Clearing your browser data will reset your best score.
Is there a global leaderboard?
Not in V1. We may add one in a future version. For now, share your score via the Share button and compare with friends manually.
How do I share my result?
Tap Share on the result screen. HexMerge copies an emoji-grid representation of your final board plus your score to your clipboard.
Is HexMerge endless?
Yes. Unlike classic 2048 which has a "reach 2048 to win" condition, HexMerge has no win condition. The game ends only when the board is full and no merges are possible.
Can I undo a move?
No. HexMerge does not have an undo button. The lack of undo is intentional — it keeps the game tight and discourages risk-free experimentation.
What does the tile color mean?
Tiles are colored by value on a warm-to-cool gradient: yellow (2-4), orange (8-64), red (128-256), purple (512-1024), indigo (2048+). This helps you visually scan the board at a glance.
Is HexMerge free?
Yes, completely free. Display ads on the result screen and content pages — never inside the gameplay area. No signup, no paywall.
Does HexMerge work offline?
Once the page loads, yes — the game runs entirely in your browser with no network requests. The initial page load requires internet.
Does HexMerge work on mobile?
Yes. Swipe controls work on touch devices and an on-screen direction pad is available below the board.
Why no daily puzzle?
HexMerge is a score-attack game, not a daily puzzle — every play uses a different random board so each game is fresh. The other games in our network (LexSweep, NumGrid, MapDash) are daily puzzles.
Who built HexMerge?
HexMerge is part of a small network of independent browser games. We build games we want to play and keep them free with display ads.