About 2048
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- Category
- Puzzle
- Difficulty
- medium
- Typical session
- ~6 min
The addictive sliding-tile classic. Merge matching numbers to build ever-bigger tiles — reach 2048 to win, then keep going for a new high score.
Play 2048 free online in your browser — no download, no install and no sign-up. It runs on phones, tablets, laptops and school or work Chromebooks. Sign in only if you want to save your progress and appear on the leaderboard.
How to play 2048
- Swipe or use arrow keys to slide every tile on the board.
- Two tiles with the same number merge into one when they collide.
- Every move spawns a new tile — don't let the board fill up.
- Keep your biggest tile in a corner and build chains toward it.
- Reach the 2048 tile to win; the game ends when no moves remain.
2048 — frequently asked questions
- How do you win 2048?
- Reach a tile worth 2048 by sliding the board and merging equal numbers. Two matching tiles combine into their sum, so 2+2 make 4, 4+4 make 8, and so on up to 2048. You can keep playing past 2048 for a higher score.
- What is the best strategy for 2048?
- Keep your highest tile locked in one corner and build a descending chain along that edge. Mostly swipe in two directions so the big tile never moves, and avoid swiping toward the corner's opposite side, which scrambles your stack.
- Is 2048 free to play?
- Yes. 2048 on Nexxa Games is completely free, runs in your browser with no download, and needs no login. Sign in only if you want to save your best score across devices.
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