2048 — join the numbers to reach the 2048 tile

How to play 2048

The board is four squares by four squares. Swipe in any direction and every tile slides as far as it can that way. When two tiles with the same number touch, they join into one tile worth double. Reach a tile of 2048 and you win — but you can keep going for a higher score.

1. Swipe up, down, left or right — on a computer, use the arrow keys or W, A, S and D.
2. All tiles move together, so every swipe changes the whole board.
3. Two tiles with the same number join: 2 and 2 make 4, 4 and 4 make 8, and so on.
4. After each move a new 2 or 4 appears in a free square.
5. The game ends when the board is full and no two neighbouring tiles match.

Tips for a higher score

• Keep your biggest tile in one corner and never move it out. Most strong players pick a corner and build around it.
• Use mostly two directions. If your corner is bottom-left, swipe down and left, and only swipe right or up when you have no other move.
• Build a row in order along the edge next to your corner — for example 256, 128, 64, 32 — so the row collapses in one move.
• Do not chase small merges in the middle of the board. They break up your rows.
• Think one move ahead: before you swipe, check where the new tile could land.

Questions about 2048

Is this 2048 free to play?

Yes. It is completely free, there is no account and nothing to install. It is paid for by the ads on the home page and on the screen shown after a game ends.

Can I play 2048 offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded once, it is saved on your device and opens again with no internet connection.

Is my game saved if I close the page?

Yes. Your board and your score are kept in your browser, so you can carry on where you left off. Your best score is saved the same way, on your device only.

What is the highest tile possible in 2048?

On a four-by-four board the highest tile you can reach is 131072. Reaching even 8192 is rare — 2048 itself is already a good game.

Can I undo a move?

Yes, you can take back your last move with the Undo button.

Who made this version?

This version was built by 313bits to be light and quick on phones. The original 2048 was created by Gabriele Cirulli in 2014.