2048
Slide, combine, and make room. Bring matching tiles together to reach 2048.
How to play 2048
Move the whole board in one direction. Equal tiles combine once per move, and a new tile appears after a successful move. Undo takes back your last move. A move that changes nothing does not add a tile.
- Use the arrow keys, swipe the board, or tap a direction.
- Bring equal tiles together to make a larger number.
- Reach 2048, then keep going for your best score.
Keyboard & mouse controls
Swipe (drag and let go) to slide
- Arrow keys
- Move or select a square
- Space / Enter
- Play the selected move, or resume
- N / P
- New game / pause
- H / Tab
- Help and settings / choose a game
- U
- Undo (where available)
Click the board before using keyboard controls. On a phone, you can also use the buttons beneath it.
Common questions
Is 2048 free?
Yes. Play in your browser without an account or a download.
Can I pause and come back?
Press P to pause. Your current game is kept in this browser tab’s session; your best score is stored on this device. Clearing browser data removes saved progress.
Where is this game from?
The game engine and board drawings come from Nickelbar by Cob Muddybug, adapted to run in a browser. MIT licence and credit.