onlinegamesbrowser.comHow to play
The board is a 4 by 4 grid. Each move pushes every tile as far as it can go in one direction, and two equal tiles that run into each other join into one tile worth their sum. Then a fresh tile, either a 2 or a 4, appears in an empty square, so the grid keeps filling up.
- Press an arrow key or swipe across the board. All the tiles slide that way.
- Match equal numbers: 2 and 2 make 4, 4 and 4 make 8, and so on up the doubles.
- Every merge adds the new tile's value to your Score.
- Make a 2048 tile and you've won, though you're free to play on for a bigger one.
- It's game over once every square is taken and no neighbors share a number.
Controls
- Keyboard: W A S D or the arrows.
- Touch: swipe the grid in any of the four directions.
- Mouse: drag across the grid in the direction you want.
- New game clears the board. Score and Best sit above it.
Tips
- Choose a home corner for your biggest tile and keep it there.
- Lean on two directions, such as down and left, and use a third only when the board forces you. Steer clear of any move that pulls the largest tile away from home.
- Line the edge beside that corner up in falling order, like 256, 128, 64, so one move sets off a chain of merges.
- Clear small tiles while you can. A grid full of 2s and 4s locks up fast.
- If the arrow keys scroll this page instead, click the board once so the game has focus.
FAQ
Is 2048 free to play here?
Yes. No account, no download and no payment, and you can start a new game as often as you like.
What happens after I make 2048?
You've won the round, and you can keep sliding toward 4096. Play only stops once the board is packed and no neighboring tiles are equal.
How is the score counted?
Whenever two tiles combine, the new tile's number goes onto your score, so two 64s becoming 128 earns 128 points. Best keeps your top score in this browser, unless it blocks site data or you play in a private window.
Can I play 2048 at school?
There's nothing to download or install, so it works in Chrome on a school Chromebook. The school's network still decides which sites load. If this one is blocked, ask a teacher or the IT team, and skip proxy or unblocker sites, which break school rules and often carry malware.
