The goal
Move tiles in four directions. Two equal tiles that meet merge into a tile worth their sum. A new tile appears after each valid move.
Numbers · 3–10 MIN
How to play ↓2048.
Slide, merge, and think one move ahead.
Getting your game ready…
How to play: 2048
The controls
Use arrow keys, swipe the board on a phone, or use the four direction buttons. Aim for 2048, then keep going if you like.
A little strategy
Keep your biggest tile in a corner. Leave empty cells for planning combinations. A tile can only merge once in a single move.
When does a game end?
When the board is full and there are no equal neighboring tiles. Your score adds up the values of tiles created by merging.
Where is my progress saved?
In this browser’s local storage. It is not sent to a server or synced between devices. Clearing browser data or using private browsing may remove it.
A GUIDE TO KEEP GOING
Read the guide ↗2048: build from a corner
Good decisions often prepare two moves at once: the one you make now and the space you leave for the next.