Ironside Proboscidian

## Gameplay Instructions

### 1. Basic Rules

- **Slide Controls**: Move all blocks by swiping up, down, left, or right on the screen.

- **Merge & Evolve**: Blocks with the same number will merge into a higher-level element upon collision.

- **Goal**: Continuously merge blocks, challenging higher numbers and evolution stages, ultimately merging into 2048 (Star Core) or higher!

### 2. Element Evolution System

Each number represents an elemental stage. During synthesis, not only does the number upgrade, but there are also unique icons and animations:

| Number | Elemental Form | Icon |

|-------|------------------|-------|

| 2 | Water Drop | ?? |

| 4 | Small Leaf | ?? |

| 8 | Sprout | ?? |

| 16 | Small Tree | ?? |

| 32 | Forest | ?? |

| 64 | Sand Grain | ⏳ |

| 128 | Relic Fragment | ?? |

| 256 | Temple | ?? |

| 512 | Ice Crystal | ❄️ |

| 1024 | Glacier | ?? |

| 2048 | Star Core | ⭐ |

| Higher | Cosmic Wonder | ?????? |

### 3. Skill System

- Reaching specific block counts (e.g., 128, 256, 512) unlocks skills:

- **Storm Rearrangement**: Shuffles the grid but retains all block values.

- **Time Reversal**: Returns to the state before the last merge.

- **Clear a Column**: Click to clear an entire column.

- Skill uses are limited and can be obtained by crafting energy orbs or through achievements.

### 4. Dynamic Themes and Achievements

- As you advance through evolution stages, different dynamic themes (forest, desert, polar, space) automatically switch.

- A rich achievement system unlocks badges, skins, and rewards.

- A leaderboard records your highest score in real time; compete with your friends.

### 5. Unique Experiences

- **Smooth Animations**: Merging, evolution, and skill releases all feature cool animations.

- **Customizable Settings**: Supports multiple grid modes (4x4, 6x6, 8x8) and dynamic/minimalist background switching.

- **Cancel and Restart:** You can cancel once per game for free and start the challenge again at any time.