2048

How to play: Use your arrow keys to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one!

2048 is a simple and highly addictive puzzle game. It is played on a 4x4 grid with numbered tiles, where the objective is to combine tiles with the same number to create a tile with the number 2048 (or higher for extended play). Here's how it works:

Gameplay:

At the start, the grid contains two tiles with values of 2 or 4.

Players can swipe in any of the four directions: up, down, left, or right. This moves all the tiles in that direction as far as possible.

After every move, a new tile (usually 2 or occasionally 4) is added randomly to an empty spot on the grid.

Combining Tiles:

When two tiles with the same number collide during a move, they merge into one tile with a value equal to the sum of the two tiles (e.g., 2 + 2 = 4, 4 + 4 = 8, and so on).

Objective:

The goal is to create a tile with the number 2048, though many players continue playing to reach even higher numbers.

Game Over:

The game ends when there are no possible moves left, meaning the grid is full, and no adjacent tiles have the same value.

Strategy:

Success often depends on strategic placement of tiles, planning ahead for merges, and managing space on the grid to avoid running out of moves.

Originally created by Gabriele Cirulli in 2014, 2048 became popular for its simplicity and engaging mechanics. It can be played on browsers, as an app, or even in physical form as a board game.