2048
Arrow keys, WASD, or swipe. Combine matching tiles to reach 2048.
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How to play 2048
- Press the arrow keys or WASD, or swipe, to slide every tile in that direction.
- Two tiles with the same number merge into one when they collide: 2 + 2 makes 4, 4 + 4 makes 8.
- Reach the 2048 tile to win, or keep going for a higher score. Try the Daily game to compare scores with others.
About this game
Every move slides all tiles in one direction; two tiles with the same number merge into one when they collide. Reach a 2048 tile to win, or keep going for a higher score. Your best score is saved on this device.
Daily game. Everyone gets the same sequence of new tiles today, so the same moves give the same board, which makes scores directly comparable. It's one game with no undo, saved as you play. When it ends, share your score and best tile.
This is an independent, from-scratch implementation of the sliding-tile puzzle popularised as "2048" by Gabriele Cirulli in 2014 (itself inspired by Threes! and 1024). It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the creators of the original game — see the Terms of Use for more.
Questions about 2048
What is the best strategy for 2048?
Keep your highest tile in one corner and build a chain of decreasing tiles along one edge. Mostly use two or three directions and avoid the one that pulls your big tile out of its corner.
Can I undo a move?
Yes, in Classic mode. The Daily game has no undo, so everyone’s scores are comparable.
What happens after 2048?
You can keep playing for 4096, 8192 and beyond, and a higher score.
Is my best score saved?
Yes, on this device.