Use the arrow keys on your keyboard — or swipe on mobile — to slide all tiles in one direction.
When two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into one tile with the combined value.
After every valid move, a new tile (worth 2 or 4) appears on the board.
Reach the 2048 tile to win — or keep going for a higher score!
A strong 2048 strategy is to keep your highest tile anchored in one corner and build the rest of the board around it. This makes merges easier to predict and reduces the chance of breaking a good layout.
Try to move in two main directions most of the time, only changing rhythm when you can create a useful merge. Planning one or two moves ahead helps you avoid filling the board with isolated tiles.
The rules of 2048 are simple: every move slides all tiles on the board, and matching numbers merge into one tile with double the value. After each valid move, a new tile appears, which means space management is just as important as making big merges.
You win when you create the 2048 tile, but the game does not have to stop there. If the board fills up and no adjacent tiles can merge, the round ends and you can start a new game to try for a better score.
Use arrow keys (or swipe on mobile) to slide all tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Reach the 2048 tile to win.
You win and can choose to keep playing for a higher score — or start a new game.
Yes. Your best score is saved automatically in your browser and persists between sessions.
The game ends when no empty cells remain and no adjacent tiles share the same value — meaning no more merges are possible.
Yes, completely free. No account or download required — just open the page and start playing.