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2048
MathsSliding puzzleGrid logicSingle playerScore chase
Slide, merge, double. Reach 2048 without locking the grid.
Controls — Arrow keys / WASD on desktop, swipe on mobile. Your best score stays in this browser.
How to play
- Slide the grid with the arrow keys, W A S D, or a swipe.
- Equal tiles merge into one double tile — every merge is a power of two, and the score is their sum.
- Reach 2048 to win — or keep going until the grid locks and there is no move left.
Tips
- Pick a corner and keep your largest tile there. Two directions, not four.
- A full row is not a loss; a full row with no matching neighbours is.
- Sliding up-and-left repeatedly builds a staircase, the cheapest route to 1024 — and the clearest way to see doubling.
About this game
2048 is the sliding-tile puzzle that turned a grid into a habit. Merge matching tiles, double their value, and try not to bury the only empty cell you have left.
Nothing is random except the new tile: every score is 2, 4, 8, 16… which makes it an unusually honest place to feel how powers of two grow.
No download, no account, no tracking, no ads.
FAQ
What happens at 2048?
You win, and the game lets you carry on for a higher tile and a higher score.
Can I undo a move?
No. A move is a commitment, which is the whole puzzle — and the reason planning ahead matters.
Is the best score saved?
Yes — in this browser, without an account.
