Puzzle mini game
2048
Slide matching number tiles together, build a higher score, and try to create the 2048 tile.
2048
Use arrow keys or swipe to move every tile. Matching tiles merge into a larger number.
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About 2048
2048 is a number puzzle where every move slides the full board in one direction. When two tiles with the same value touch during a move, they merge into one larger tile.
The goal is to keep creating larger values until a 2048 tile appears. The board fills quickly, so each move matters.
How to Play
- Use the arrow keys on desktop or swipe on a touch screen.
- All tiles slide as far as they can in the chosen direction.
- Matching tiles merge once per move.
- A new 2 or 4 tile appears after a valid move.
- Keep merging tiles until you reach 2048 or no moves remain.
Scoring and Best Score
Your score increases by the value of each tile created through a merge. For example, merging two 16 tiles creates a 32 tile and adds 32 points.
Best stores the highest score saved in this browser using localStorage. Restart starts a fresh board while keeping the saved best score.
Game Over and Winning
You win when a tile reaches 2048. You can keep viewing the completed board until you restart.
Game Over appears when the board is full and no horizontal or vertical merges are possible.
Tips
- Try to keep your largest tile in a corner.
- Avoid moving tiles back and forth without a plan.
- Leave open spaces so new tiles do not block your next merge.
- Build smaller tiles toward the side where your largest tile is sitting.
Controls and Devices
Desktop players can use the arrow keys. Mobile and tablet players can swipe left, right, up, or down on the board.
The board can receive keyboard focus, and the Restart control is a standard button.
Related Games
For more puzzle and quick-thinking games, try Number Guess, Memory Match, or Tic-Tac-Toe.