2048

2048 is a single-player sliding tile puzzle played on a 4×4 grid. Using arrow keys or swipe gestures, you slide numbered tiles in four directions to merge matching values. The objective is to reach the 2048 tile by combining equal numbers. Gabriele Cirulli created this open-source, viral game in March 2014.

Controls

• Move tiles (Desktop): Arrow Keys (↑ ↓ ← →) or W, A, S, D
• Move tiles (Mobile): Swipe in any of the four directions

How to Play

1. Slide all tiles in one direction using Arrow Keys or swipe gestures.
2. When two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into a single tile with their sum value (e.g., 2+2=4).
3. After every move, a new tile valued at either 2 or 4 appears randomly in an empty spot on the grid.
4. Keep merging tiles to increase their values until you create the 2048 tile to win.
5. The game ends immediately when the grid is completely full and no valid adjacent merges can be made.

Tips

• The Corner Strategy: Choose one corner (e.g., bottom-left) and keep your highest-value tile anchored there at all times.
• The 3-Direction Rule: Restrict movements to only three directions (e.g., Left, Right, Down) to prevent your highest tile from leaving its corner.
• Snake descending order: Arrange your tiles in a descending order of values leading to your highest tile, making consecutive merges easier to execute.
• Spawn rate mechanics: New tiles spawn as a 2 (90% chance) or a 4 (10% chance) — plan your spacing around the common 2s.