2048

How to play

Use arrow keys (or swipe on touch) to slide every tile on the board in one direction at once. Tiles with matching numbers merge into their sum when they collide, and a new tile (2 or 4) appears after every move. The board fills up quickly, so the game is really about managing space and merge order — keep going until you either reach the 2048 tile or run out of room to move.

Frequently asked questions

Is my best score saved?

Yes — your highest score is saved locally in your browser and persists between visits on the same device.

What's the highest tile possible?

Past 2048, skilled players routinely reach 4096, 8192, or higher — the theoretical ceiling on a 4×4 board is 131072, though reaching it requires close to flawless play.

Any strategy tips?

Keep your highest tile locked in a corner and avoid moving in the direction that would pull it away from that corner — this keeps your board organized and prevents the high-value tile from getting stranded in the middle.