How to play 2048
Slide, merge, and build your way to the 2048 tile.
đ¯ Goal
Every move slides all the tiles in one direction. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one that's double the value. Keep merging to reach the 2048 tile — then keep going for an even higher score.
đšī¸ Controls
- Swipe up, down, left or right on the board (mobile)
- Or use the â â â â arrow keys / WASD (desktop)
- A new tile (2 or 4) appears after every move
đ Winning & losing
- Reach 2048 to win — you can keep playing for a higher score
- The game ends when the board is full and no merges are left
đĄ Tips
- Pick a corner and keep your biggest tile there
- Build your numbers in order along one edge
- Avoid swiping in the direction that breaks your big-tile corner