The objective
Join two tiles with the same number to create the next power of two. Reaching 2048 completes the main goal, but the board can continue for a higher score. A move only counts when at least one tile changes position or merges.
JOIN EQUAL TILES
Slide every tile at once. Matching numbers join and make space for your next move.
SlideUse arrow keys, WASD or swipe.
CombineEqual tiles merge once per move.
Keep spaceBuild 2048 without filling the board.
YOUR BOARD
Game guide · Number puzzle
2048 is a compact planning puzzle about space, order and controlled growth. Slide every tile at once, combine equal values and protect a route for new tiles before the four-by-four board fills.
Join two tiles with the same number to create the next power of two. Reaching 2048 completes the main goal, but the board can continue for a higher score. A move only counts when at least one tile changes position or merges.
Keep your largest tile in one corner and build descending values beside it. Avoid random direction changes: each move should preserve an empty lane or prepare a merge. The built-in undo is useful for learning why a promising board collapsed.
Your current board and best score are saved locally when storage is available. Keyboard arrows, WASD, touch swipes and on-screen arrows all control the same rules, so the full puzzle works on phones and desktops without an account.