2048
Slide the numbered tiles and merge matching pairs to reach 2048. The classic addictive puzzle — play online with arrow keys or swipes.
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Arrow keys / WASD, or swipe on mobile.
Slide the tiles to combine matching numbers. Two 2s make a 4, two 4s make an 8 — keep merging to reach the 2048 tile!
2048 is a sliding tile puzzle played on a 4x4 grid. Slide all the tiles in one direction and matching numbers merge into their sum — two 2s become a 4, two 4s become an 8, and so on. The goal is to keep merging up to the 2048 tile, though you can keep going for an even higher score.
How to use the 2048
- Use the arrow keys or WASD to slide all tiles in one direction; on touch, swipe the board.
- When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one tile of double the value.
- A new 2 or 4 appears after every move that changes the board.
- Keep merging to build a 2048 tile — the game ends when the board fills with no moves left.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I win 2048?
- You win by merging tiles until you create a tile worth 2048. You can then keep playing to chase a higher score and larger tiles like 4096 or 8192.
- How does scoring work?
- Your score increases by the value of each merged tile. Merging two 64s into a 128, for example, adds 128 to your score, so big late-game merges are worth the most.
- Why did the game end?
- The game is over when the board is completely full and no adjacent tiles can merge in any direction. Planning ahead to keep your largest tile in a corner helps avoid this.
- Can I play 2048 on my phone?
- Yes. Swipe up, down, left, or right anywhere on the board to slide the tiles, so it plays just as smoothly on a phone or tablet as with a keyboard.
