2048
Free online number puzzle · No download · No sign-up
2048 in a nutshell
2048 is a sliding number puzzle on a 4 by 4 grid. Swipe to slide every tile at once, and when two tiles with the same number touch, they join into one tile worth double. Keep joining to build the 2048 tile before the board fills up.
- Start with two tiles. The game begins with two tiles on the grid, each showing a 2 or a 4.
- Swipe to slide. Swipe up, down, left or right. Every tile slides as far as it can in that direction.
- Join matching tiles. When two tiles with the same number meet, they join into one tile worth both together, such as 8 and 8 making 16.
- A new tile appears. After every move, a new 2 or 4 appears in an empty square.
At a glance
- Players
- 1 player no time pressure
- Length
- 10 to 30 minutes per game
- Equipment
- 4 by 4 grid swipe or arrow keys
- Learn it in
- 1 minute a lifetime of strategy
2048 questions
Who made 2048?
Our version is based on the open-source game created by Gabriele Cirulli in 2014, and it follows the same basic rules.
Can I undo a move?
Yes, up to three times in each game. Undo is limited so that the puzzle stays a real challenge.
Was this game called Tile Merge?
Yes. It used to be called Tile Merge on this site. Old links still bring you here, and a game saved under the old name carries on.
Is there a time limit?
No. Nothing happens until you swipe, so you can take as long as you like over each move.
How is the score worked out?
Each time two tiles join, the value of the new tile is added to your score. Joining two 64s, for example, adds 128.
Why did a tile not join twice in one move?
A tile can only join once per swipe. A row of 2, 2, 4 slid to the left becomes 4, 4, not 8. You need another swipe to join the two 4s.
