3x3 Grid Tactics: Minimal Space, Max Control
Strict Corner Discipline
In 3x3, any anchor shift is lethal. Lock your highest tile into a corner and never use the opposite direction unless it reseats the anchor.
Two-Direction Micro-Cycles
Alternate two directions rhythmically to maintain ordering. Insert the third direction only to complete a planned merge.
Zero-Waste Merges
- Merge only when adjacency is perfect and at least one empty cell remains.
- Eliminate stray singles immediately; they consume precious space.
Practice: Aim for sessions with zero unplanned direction presses. Precision beats speed in 3x3.
With micro-cycles and zero-waste merges, 3x3 becomes solvable. Play now.