MicrobeMerge2048

MicrobeMerge2048 is a casual game that combines 2048 number merging with physics-based bubble shooting. Players launch numbered bubbles from the top of the screen. Bubbles with the same number merge upon collision, doubling their value. The goal is to create increasingly larger numbers and achieve the highest score possible.

### Core Gameplay

1. Launch Bubbles: Touch and drag on the screen to control the launch angle, then release to fire the bubble.
2. Merge to Grow: Bubbles with the same number merge on collision, doubling the value (2→4→8→16→...→8192). Each merge earns 20 points.
3. Aiming Aid: A trajectory line and bounce path prediction appear while dragging to help you aim precisely.
4. Avoid Failure: If bubbles stack up and touch the death line at the bottom of the screen, the game ends.

### Bubble Types

| Bubble Type | Description |
|-------------|-------------|
| Standard Bubble | Displays a number (2, 4, 8, 16...), each level has a distinct color |
| Wild Bubble | Marked as "Wild", can merge with any standard bubble regardless of level |
| Gift Wild Bubble | Triggers an extra item reward upon merging |

### Special Mechanics

- Poop Obstacles: Starting from level 3, poop obstacles fall from both sides of the screen. Bubbles can pick them up, and they are removed when the carrying bubble merges.
- Wild Bubbles: Start with 1 wild bubble. Additional ones are granted at specific steps (10, 30, 60, 100, 150, 210, 300). You can also use an item to turn the next bubble into a wild bubble.
- Revive: 1 revive chance per game. Costs 100 gems or a share/ad watch.
- Auto-Save: Game progress auto-saves every 2 seconds. You can choose to continue from where you left off when restarting.

### Scoring & Rewards

- Merge Score: 20 points per merge
- Gem Currency: Used for reviving, purchasing skins, etc.
- Achievement System: 16 achievements covering consecutive play days, merge milestones, cumulative scores, and more
- Examples: Merge to 2048, score 10,000 points, play 7 consecutive days
- Level System: Accumulate points to level up — higher levels bring greater challenges

### Controls

| Action | Effect |
|--------|--------|
| Touch & drag | Control launch angle, show aiming line |
| Swipe up | Hide the aiming line |
| Swipe down | Show aiming line and bounce path prediction |
| Release finger | Launch the bubble |
| Tap menu button | Open settings, leaderboard, achievements, skins, etc. |
| Tap item button | Use a wild bubble item |

### Tips

- Try to concentrate bubbles in one area to trigger chain merges.
- Use wild bubbles strategically with high-level bubbles for maximum score gain.
- Watch out for the poop obstacles — they fall faster at higher levels.
- Use wall bounces to reach difficult positions.