2048
Slide tiles to merge numbers. Reach 2048 to win!
How to Play: Slide tiles to merge numbers. Reach 2048 to win!
Rules:
- Use Arrow keys or WASD to slide all tiles in one direction.
- Tiles only merge if they have the same number.
- A tile can merge only once per move. Example:
[2,2,2,2]sliding left becomes[4,4], not[8]. - After each move, a new 2 or 4 appears on the board.
- Game ends when the board is full and no more merges are possible.
2048 — How to Play, Score & Win
Goal: slide numbered tiles to merge equal values until you create the 2048 tile. Every move shifts all tiles in one direction; when two equal tiles collide, they merge into their sum and a new 2 or 4 appears in a random empty cell.
Scoring
Each merge adds the value of the new tile to your score (merging two 64s earns 64 points). Keeping the board uncrowded matters more than chasing individual merges.
Three tips that actually work
- Lock one corner. Pick a corner (most players choose bottom-left) and never let your biggest tile leave it.
- Build in order. Keep a chain of descending values (512-256-128-64) snaking along the bottom row so merges cascade.
- Avoid up-swipes. If your stack lives in the bottom row, swiping up is almost always the move that ends the run.
FAQ
Can you beat 2048 without luck?
Most games are winnable with disciplined corner strategy; skilled players reach 2048 in well over 90% of runs.
What is the highest tile possible?
On the standard 4×4 board the theoretical maximum tile is 131,072, though runs beyond 8192 are exceptional.
Does the game ever run out of moves?
Yes — when no empty cells exist and no adjacent tiles match, the game is over.