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2048 game

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Swipe, or press the arrow keys, to slide the tiles.

How do you play 2048?

Swipe, or press the arrow keys, to slide every tile on the board. Two tiles with the same number merge into one: 2 and 2 make 4, and 4 and 4 make 8. Each move adds a new tile. Make a 2048 tile to win, then keep going for a higher score.

How to play 2048

  1. Swipe on the board, or press an arrow key. Every tile slides as far as it can that way.
  2. Two tiles with the same number that touch merge into one tile with their sum: 8 and 8 make 16.
  3. After each move, a new 2 or 4 appears on an empty cell.
  4. Make a 2048 tile to win. Then keep going, or start a new game.
  5. The game ends when the board is full and no move can merge two tiles.

Controls

  • Computer and Chromebook: the arrow keys, or W, A, S and D.
  • Phone and tablet: swipe up, down, left or right on the board.
  • Mouse: drag on the board in the direction you want.

Tips for a higher score

  • Pick one corner and keep your highest tile there all game.
  • Fill the row next to that corner with tiles in falling order, so they merge one after the other.
  • Use two directions most of the time, and a third only when you must. Avoid the move that pulls your big tile out of its corner.
  • Merge small tiles early. A board with many 2s and 4s fills up fast.

Questions

Is 2048 unblocked here? Does it work on a school Chromebook?

It is a normal web page on lifesim.com with nothing to download, so it runs in Chrome on a Chromebook. Some school filters block every game site, so we can't promise that yours allows it. Once the page is open, the game needs no network.

How do you win 2048?

Make a tile with 2048 on it. You can keep going after that: the game ends only when the board is full and no two touching tiles match.

What is the best strategy for 2048?

Keep your highest tile in one corner, and build a row of falling values next to it, like 512, 256, 128. Use mostly two directions, such as left and down, and press up or right only when you must.

How does the score work?

Each merge adds the value of the new tile to your score: two 8s make 16 and add 16 points. Your best score stays in this browser.

Who made 2048?

Gabriele Cirulli made the first 2048 in 2014 and shared its code under the MIT license. This version is our own code and art, with the same rules.

Can I challenge a friend?

Yes. After a game, press Share or Copy link. The link holds your score and the first board, so your friend starts from the same tiles.

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