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2048
Slide the tiles, merge matching numbers and reach 2048. Runs entirely in your browser — no download, no sign-up, nothing uploaded.
Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile!
New GameUse your arrow keys (or swipe on a touch screen) to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one.
What is 2048?
2048 is a sliding-tile puzzle. Every move pushes all tiles in one direction and drops a new 2 or 4 on the board; when two tiles with the same number collide they merge into one tile with double the value. Keep merging until a tile reaches 2048.
How to play
- Use the arrow keys on a keyboard, or swipe across the board on a phone or tablet.
- Tiles merge when two tiles with the same number touch — plan a few moves ahead to keep the board open.
- Reach the 2048 tile to win; you can then keep going for higher tiles.
- Click “New Game” to reset the board and start over.
A few tips
- Keep your largest tile in one corner and never move it out of that corner.
- Build one row and one column at a time instead of scattering merges across the board.
- Leave at least two directions you can still move in — a full board with no legal move ends the game.
FAQ
Do I need to install anything to play 2048?
No. The game runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript, so it works offline and needs no download or sign-up.
Is my score uploaded to a server?
No. Your best score and the current board are saved in your own browser storage, and nothing is sent to a server.
Can I play 2048 on a phone?
Yes. Swipe up, down, left or right on the board to move the tiles; on a computer use the arrow keys.
Who made 2048?
The original 2048 was created by Gabriele Cirulli and released as open source under the MIT license. This page reuses that original game code and adds the NavShelf shell, localisation and storage-key isolation.