Merge Fellas

➕ The Mathematics of Geometric Progression

Merge Fellas belongs to the "Merge" genre (popularized by 2048 and Merge Plane), which is fundamentally about geometric progression ($2^n$) and inventory management. The core loop is simple: Unit A + Unit A = Unit B. Unit B + Unit B = Unit C. However, the game introduces a spatial constraint: the grid size. As you progress, higher-tier units take up space, and the flow of incoming low-tier units creates a "Gridlock" risk.

The game adds a layer of idle automation. Units often generate currency or perform actions (like attacking enemies) based on their tier. This combines the active puzzle solving of merging with the dopamine loop of incremental games.

🧠 Spatial Efficiency & Entropy

Managing the board requires executive function:

• Entropy Management: The board naturally tends towards disorder (many mismatched low-level units). The player acts as the ordering force, constantly consolidating items to reclaim free space.
• Long-Term Planning: Merging two Tier-5 units creates one Tier-6 unit, freeing up one slot. But getting to Tier-10 requires $2^9$ (512) Tier-1 units. The sheer volume of inputs requires rigorous organization.

🎮 Mechanics: The Drop Rate

Key systems:

• The Spawner: New units arrive via drops or purchase. The cost of purchasing increases, balancing the economy.
• The Action Phase: Unlike static merge games, "Fellas" implies characters. These merged units likely engage in a secondary activity (combat/race), making their stats (Attack/Speed) relevant to the merge level.

🏆 Optimization Tactics

1. Bottom-Up Organization

Keep your highest-tier units in one specific row or corner. Let new spawns fill the opposite side. This prevents high-level units from blocking the merging path of low-level fodder.

2. Don't Over-Merge (Sometimes)

If the game involves combat, sometimes two Tier-4 units deal more DPS (Damage Per Second) than a single Tier-5 unit. Check the stats before consolidating your army into a single entity.

🛡️ Technical Notes

Platform specs:

• Local Storage: Progression is saved locally, allowing for long-term play across multiple sessions.

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