2048

2048: How to Play - A Puzzle of Exponential Growth

The magic of 2048 lies in its elegant simplicity. You begin with a 4x4 grid. With every swipe, all tiles slide in that direction, and when two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one, doubling their value. Your singular goal is to create a single tile with the number 2048.

Use your arrow keys to swipe the entire board. A new tile (either a '2' or a '4') appears randomly after each move. The key to success is strategy and foresight. Most experts recommend picking a corner and building your highest-value tile there.

Try to keep your highest number in one corner and build a descending sequence of tiles alongside it. This minimizes chaos and creates chains of potential merges. The game ends when the grid is full and you can no longer make a move. It’s a pure, addictive test of your spatial planning and patience.