2048 Game
Slide the tiles, join equal numbers and reach 2048 — with smooth animations, undo, a hint from a strong AI, boards from 3×3 to 6×6 and your best scores kept.
At a glance
- The classic 2048 rules: slide all tiles up, down, left or right; two equal tiles that meet join into one, and a new 2 (or sometimes 4) appears after each move.
- Play with swipes on a phone or the arrow keys / W A S D on a keyboard, with smooth sliding and merging animations.
- Undo up to 50 moves, and a hint from an expectimax AI that usually reaches 2048 on its own.
- Let the AI play to watch the strategy — games where it plays don’t count towards your best score.
- Boards from 3×3 to 6×6, with the goal scaled to the size (256 on 3×3, 2048 on 4×4, 4096 on 5×5, 8192 on 6×6).
- Your game, best score and top tile for each size are saved in your browser.
Step by step
How to play 2048
- 1
Slide the tiles
Swipe, or press an arrow key, to move every tile as far as it can go.
- 2
Join equal numbers
Two tiles with the same number merge into their sum: 2 + 2 = 4, 4 + 4 = 8…
- 3
Plan ahead
Keep your biggest tile in a corner and build the row next to it in order.
- 4
Reach 2048
Make a 2048 tile to win — or keep going for a higher score. The game ends when no move is left.
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Undo
Took a wrong turn? Step back up to 50 moves.
AI hints
Ask for the best move from an AI that looks a few tiles ahead.
Watch the AI
Let it play and see how keeping the big tile in a corner works.
Four board sizes
A quick 3×3, the classic 4×4, or roomy 5×5 and 6×6 boards.
Keep going
Reached the goal? Carry on for 4096 and beyond.
Saved as you play
Close the tab and carry on later on this device.
Strategy that works
- Pick a corner for your biggest tile and keep it there — mostly use two directions (say left and down) and a third only when needed.
- Keep the edge row in order, largest to smallest away from the corner, so tiles can chain into each other.
- Avoid the fourth direction: pressing it pulls the big tile out of its corner and lets a small tile land behind it.
- Think about where the new tile will appear — leave space on the side away from your corner.
Scoring
Each merge adds the new tile’s value to your score: joining two 8s gives 16 points. Reaching 2048 usually means a score of about 20,000.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is 2048 free to play here?
How do I play on a phone?
What happens after 2048?
How does the AI hint work?
Does undo affect my best score?
Is my game saved?
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