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2048

Puzzle

Slide and merge the tiles to reach 2048.

Arrow keys / WASD, swipe on mobile

How to play

  1. Slide all the tiles in one direction with the arrow keys or WASD, or swipe on a mobile screen.
  2. When two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into one and the value doubles.
  3. Every time tiles merge, your score increases by the value of the newly created tile.
  4. After each move a new 2 (or occasionally a 4) appears in an empty cell, so managing free space matters.
  5. Build the 2048 tile to win, then tap keep going to chase even bigger tiles. The game ends when the board fills up and no more merges are possible.

Tips

  • Anchor your largest tile in one corner and favor moves in the same directions so the board stays organized.
  • Merge several pairs in a single move to build a combo, which pushes your score and the effects higher.
  • Avoid sliding along the opposite axis to your anchor, and only use it as a last resort when nothing else moves.
  • Instead of merging small numbers at random, line up matching values next to your big tile and grow it in one clean sweep.