2048

Merge matching tiles, build 2048, and challenge the global leaderboard.

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Use arrow keys, WASD, or swipe to slide every tile.

GLOBAL LEADERBOARD

2048 global score ranking

Top 100 · No account required
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01Slide the board

Use arrow keys, WASD, a swipe, or the direction pad to move every tile at once.

02Merge equal tiles

Two equal tiles become one tile worth twice as much. A tile merges only once during each move.

03Climb the global board

When a run ends, submit it to compete for a place in the global top 100.

2048 PLAYBOOK

2048 strategies for your next run

Choose a guide for learning the basics, extending a score run, or chasing a faster speedrun record.

Sliding number puzzle

About 2048

2048 rewards board control more than fast swiping. Merge equal tiles, preserve open cells, and build a stable chain of values so new tiles do not separate the numbers you need next.

Tips for a better game

  • Keep your largest tile anchored in one corner and avoid moving away from it.
  • Prefer moves that merge tiles while preserving at least one empty cell.
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