Play 2048 online
2048 is the sliding number puzzle that took over phones everywhere: slide the tiles, merge matching numbers, and try to build a single 2048 tile before the board fills up. Easy to learn, hard to master, and every game is different.
Play 2048 free in your browser with the arrow keys on a computer or a swipe on your phone. Your best score is saved so you can try to beat it.
How to play 2048
- Swipe or press an arrow key to slide every tile as far as it can go.
- Two tiles with the same number merge into one tile with double the value.
- After each move a new 2 (or sometimes a 4) appears in an empty cell.
- Reach the 2048 tile to win. Keep going for a higher score until no moves are left.
2048 tips
Keep your biggest tile in a corner
Pick one corner and keep your largest tile there. Build a chain of decreasing tiles along the edge next to it.
Mostly use two or three directions
If your corner is bottom-left, swipe mostly down and left, sometimes right, and up only when you have to. Fewer directions keep the big tiles in place.
Plan merges, not single moves
Before each swipe, check where the new tile could land. Keeping one row full and tidy leaves small tiles room to grow.
Frequently asked questions
How do you win 2048?
You win by creating a tile with the number 2048. After that you can keep playing to reach 4096 or more and raise your score.
What is the best 2048 strategy?
The corner strategy works best for most people. Keep your biggest tile in one corner, build a decreasing row next to it, and avoid swiping away from that corner.
Is my best score saved?
Yes. Your best score is saved in your browser on this device.
