2048

Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile in this addictive puzzle game!

About 2048

2048 is a single-player sliding block puzzle game designed by Italian web developer Gabriele Cirulli. The game's objective is to slide numbered tiles on a grid to combine them and create a tile with the number 2048.

Players can slide all tiles in four directions: up, down, left, and right. After each move, a new tile randomly appears in an empty spot on the board with a value of either 2 or 4. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one tile with the sum of their values.

The game is won when a tile with the value 2048 appears on the board. Players can continue beyond this to reach higher scores. The game is lost when the board is full and no more moves can be made.

How to Play

Use your arrow keys, WASD keys, or swipe on mobile to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one!

Device Control Method
Desktop Arrow Keys (↑, ↓, ←, →) or WASD Keys
Mobile Swipe Up, Down, Left, or Right
Restart Game Click/Tap the "New Game" Button

Game Features

  • Simple yet addictive gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty that challenges your strategy
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Score tracking to measure your progress
  • Works on desktop and mobile devices
  • No time limit - play at your own pace

Strategy Tips

  1. Corner Strategy: Try to keep your highest tile in one corner and build from there. This prevents your high-value tiles from getting trapped in the middle.
  2. Build a Chain: Arrange your tiles in descending order to make combining them easier. For example, have 128, 64, 32, 16 in a row.
  3. Think Ahead: Always consider how your current move will affect future moves. Sometimes the obvious merge isn't the best strategic choice.
  4. Keep Spaces Open: Try to maintain as many empty spaces as possible to give yourself more options for new tile placement.
  5. Don't Rush: Take your time to evaluate each move. There's no time limit, so strategic thinking is more important than speed.