2048

Overview

A sliding puzzle on a 4x4 grid where you merge matching number tiles. Combine two 2s into 4, two 4s into 8, and keep going until you create the 2048 tile. The rules are simple, but as the board fills up, every swipe becomes a strategic decision. It's deceptively addictive.

Key Features

• Intuitive controls -- swipe or use arrow keys to slide and merge tiles
• Strategic number puzzle on a compact 4x4 grid
• Keep playing past 2048 to chase even higher tiles
• Real-time current score and best score display
• Supports both touch swipe and keyboard input

How to Use

1. Swipe or press arrow keys to slide all tiles in one direction
2. When two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into double the value
3. After each move, a new tile (2 or 4) spawns in an empty cell
4. Create the 2048 tile to win! Game over when no moves remain

Tips

• Keep your highest tile in a corner -- bottom-left or bottom-right are popular choices
• Fill the edge row near your corner to prevent the big tile from getting displaced
• Stick to 2-3 directions when possible instead of swiping all four ways randomly
• When empty cells are running low, merge available pairs immediately rather than waiting

FAQ

Does the game end when I reach 2048?

You'll see a victory message, but you can keep playing to aim for higher tiles like 4096 or 8192.

Are new tiles always 2?

Most new tiles are 2, but occasionally a 4 will appear.

Is there an undo feature?

There's no undo feature currently. Thinking carefully before each move is part of the challenge.