2048
2048 is a single-player sliding number-merge puzzle played on a 4×4 grid. Slide all tiles in one direction; when two tiles with the same number collide they merge into one tile of double the value, building from 2 up to 2048. The board fills as you play, and the run ends when no slide in any direction can merge anything.
How to play
- Slide all tiles using arrow keys, WASD, HJKL, a touch swipe, or a mouse drag.
- When two tiles showing the same number collide, they merge into a single doubled tile.
- After every move that changes the board, a new 2 or 4 appears on a random empty cell.
- Merge tiles up to a 2048 tile to win — then keep playing to chase 4096 and beyond.
- Use the one-step undo to take back a misclick if you need to.
- The game ends when the grid is full and no merge is possible in any direction.
Tips
- Keep your highest tile in a corner and build down from there.
- Don't break your snake — once tiles flow in one path, keep the rest in line.
- Undo is your only safety net — save it for misclicks, not for take-backs.
FAQ
- Is 2048 free to play?
- Yes. 2048 runs free in your browser with no installs, downloads, or sign-up, on both desktop and mobile.
- How do you win 2048?
- You win by merging tiles until you create a 2048 tile. You can then continue playing to reach 4096 and higher scores.
- What number does a new tile spawn as in 2048?
- After each successful move a new tile appears on a random empty cell — it is a 2 about 90% of the time and a 4 about 10% of the time.
- Does 2048 work on mobile?
- Yes. You can swipe to slide tiles on a phone or tablet, and the board scales to fit smaller screens.