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Slide every tile one direction at once. When two tiles showing the same number collide they merge into one worth double. Reach the 2048 tile to win, then keep going for a bigger score.

2 2 → 4
Two matching tiles merge into one worth double.
4 2
Different numbers don't merge. Set them up first.
2048
Build all the way to the 2048 tile to win.

FAQ

How do you play 2048?
Swipe or press the arrow keys (or WASD) to slide all the tiles one direction. Two tiles with the same number merge into one worth double. Keep merging to grow bigger numbers and chase the 2048 tile.
How do you win 2048?
You win the moment you build a tile worth 2048. It doesn't end there. You can keep merging for a far higher score until the board fills up with no moves left.
What's the best strategy for 2048?
Park your largest tile in one corner and keep it there. Feed it by lining up the next-biggest tiles along the same edge, and clear small tiles early so the board stays open.
Is 2048 free, and does it need an app?
2048 is completely free with no app and no download. It runs in any modern browser and works offline. Your best score saves privately on your own device, no signup needed.
2048 is a sliding-tile number puzzle: combine matching tiles to double their value and work your way up to the 2048 tile. Gabriele Cirulli built the original in 2014, and its mix of simple rules and deep planning has kept people hooked ever since. Rounds are short, so it fits a quick break on an Android phone or a desktop browser. This version is completely free, needs no app or sign-up, works offline, and saves your best score privately on your own device.

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