Is this 2048 game free?

Yes — this 2048 game is 100% free, with no downloads, no account creation, and no in-app purchases. Just open the page and play instantly.

How do I play 2048 on mobile?

Simply swipe up, down, left, or right on the board to slide all tiles in that direction. Identical numbers merge into a single tile with their sum.

What are the keyboard controls for 2048?

Use the arrow keys (↑ ↓ ← →) or the WASD keys to slide tiles in any direction. There are no other inputs needed.

You win when you create a tile with the value 2048 by repeatedly merging matching numbers. After winning you can keep going to push for an even higher number — 4096, 8192, and beyond.

Is my high score saved?

Yes — your best score is stored locally in your browser via localStorage and persists across sessions on the same device.

When does the game end?

The game ends when the board is full and no two adjacent tiles can be merged. At that point you can start a new game from the same screen.

2048

Score

Best

Swipe or use arrow keys / WASD · merge tiles to reach 2048