Physics-based merge games like Merge Fruit 2 reward patience and positioning over speed. The drop mechanic means you cannot place fruits with pixel-perfect accuracy, but you can influence where they end up with a few consistent habits.
Always drop fruits toward the sides of the container first. Building walls of smaller fruits along the edges creates a stable foundation that prevents larger fruits from rolling into awkward positions. A flat base is the single most important factor in long Merge Fruit 2 runs.
Keep your largest fruit near the bottom center. Gravity naturally pulls everything downward, so heavy fruits at the bottom stabilize the pile. If a watermelon ends up near the top, it pushes smaller fruits toward the overflow line and usually ends the run within a few more drops.
Watch the preview indicator. Merge Fruit 2 shows you the next fruit before you drop it. Use that information to plan two moves ahead. If a grape is coming next, you can afford to drop the current fruit in a slightly risky spot because the grape will be easy to place.
Chain merges in physics-based games are harder to engineer but far more rewarding. When two oranges merge into an apple that immediately touches another apple, the resulting melon can clear a huge chunk of space. Set up these chains by clustering same-tier fruits near each other, even if it means delaying an immediate merge.
The overflow line has a brief grace period: fruits can briefly poke above it during a bounce without triggering game over. But do not rely on that buffer. Treat the line as absolute and keep your pile well below it. Conservative play in Merge Fruit 2 consistently outperforms aggressive stacking.