2048 Optimizer for Chrome

This Chrome Extension is forcasted to optimize play of the 2048 puzzle at http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/ by looking at such metrics as number of empty cells remaining, proximity of large tiles to corners, proximity of like tiles to each other, etc.

HOW TO

To run this chrome extension you will of course need Chrome. Follow these steps:

1. Open a fresh tab in your Chrome browser and navigate to chrome://extensions.
2. Ensure the 'Developer Mode' checkbox is checked.
3. Click the button labeled 'Load unpacked extension...', select this path to this repo on your local machine.
4. In a second tab of your Chrome browser navigate to http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/.
5. Click on the small puzzle piece icon at the far right of your URL box.

To edit the extension:

1. Make your code edits.
2. Open a fresh tab in your Chrome browser and navigate to chrome://extensions.
3. Under the 2048 Solver extension click the 'Reload' link.
4. If you already have a tab open to http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/ then you will have to refresh that page and reopen the extension.

Current State

• The extension currently allows you to manipulate the game through left, right, up and down buttons.
• There is an optimize button which will print out statistics on the next best move based on empty cells remaining, and proximity of large tiles to corners
• All relevant print outs can be seen in the console window of the 2048 tab.
• The play button starts optimized play based on empty cells remaining.

Known Issues

• Sometimes after editing the extension, reloading it, and refreshing your 2048 tab, the extension icon is not in the URL box.
  • Simply click into the url box and press enter to navigate to the same page afresh.