2048
Slide, merge, reach 2048. One more try.
Today's board
How to play
Slide every tile on the board in one direction. Two tiles with the same number merge into one: 2 + 2 = 4, 4 + 4 = 8, all the way up to 2048.
Each tile merges only once per move. After every move that changes the board, a new 2 (sometimes a 4) appears in an empty cell.
Your score goes up by the value of every tile you create. Reach 2048 to win. If the board fills up and nothing can merge, it's over.
| Keyboard | Arrow keys or WASD slide all tiles. |
|---|---|
| Touch | Swipe in any direction. |
| Mouse | Drag across the board. |
Daily challenge: tap Today's board to play the one board everyone gets today.
Finish a game and your score link lets a friend play the exact same board.
Tips & strategy
- Pick one corner and keep your biggest tile there. Most good games only use three directions; the fourth one pulls the corner tile out.
- Line the bottom row up in falling order (1024, 512, 256…) like a snake. Each new merge then rolls down the chain toward the corner.
- Keep that edge row full so it can't slide. When you must use the bad direction, do it when the row is full and nothing moves out.
- On Hard, 4s show up often. Leave more empty cells than you think you need: a 4 landing in the wrong spot can block the chain.