2048
Merge tiles and beat your best score
Arrows · WASD · Ukrainian keyboard layout · swipe. Tiles stay inside the board grid.
Leaderboard
2048 online
Play 4×4 through 6×6 boards. Smooth tile motion, hammer power-ups via optional ads, and leaderboard submission when signed in.
How to play 2048
2048 is a planning game. Move tiles, merge equal values and aim for 2048 or the highest score you can reach.
Step by step
- 1Use arrow keys, WASD or the Ukrainian keyboard layout; swipe on mobile.
- 2Two equal tiles merge into one tile with double the value.
- 3A new tile appears after a successful move.
- 4Keep space open and avoid filling a corner with uncontrolled tiles.
- 5The hammer removes one selected tile; another use unlocks after a confirmed rewarded ad.
Rules
- All tiles move in the same direction during a move.
- A pair of equal tiles can merge only once per move.
- After a move that changes the board, a new tile appears.
- The game ends when there are no empty cells and no adjacent equal tiles can merge.
FAQ
Do I have to stop at 2048?
No. You can continue playing and improve your score.
Why should tiles move smoothly?
Animation shows real movement. Each tile starts from its previous position.
What does the hammer do?
The first hammer use is free. Another charge requires a confirmed rewarded ad when ads are enabled.
What happens after a loss?
A result screen shows your score. A hammer may let you continue if a legal move becomes available.
How do larger boards work?
4×4, 5×5 and 6×6 boards are available with more space and harder control.
What does the hint explain?
It compares directions and favors moves that preserve space and future merges.
Is the best score saved?
Yes locally. Completed results can sync to leaderboards when you are signed in.