2048
The famously addictive merging puzzle. Simple rules, endless depth — how far past 2048 can you get?
Truly single-player
No accounts, no waiting rooms — a fresh board is one click away.
Progress is saved
Close the tab mid-run and your board and best score are waiting.
Your results tracked
Every finished run feeds your Arcadeum stats dashboard automatically.
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Start sliding
Two tiles are on the board. Swipe or press an arrow key to move everything at once.
- 2
Merge equals
When two identical tiles collide they fuse into one tile of double the value.
- 3
Chase 2048
Plan corners and chains carefully — the grid fills up fast, and a jammed board ends the run.
objective
Slide tiles across the 4×4 grid and merge equal numbers until you create the 2048 tile.
gameplay
Every move shifts all tiles one step; matching neighbors fuse into their sum. A new 2 or 4 appears after each move.
scoring
Each merge adds its new value to your score. The game ends when the grid jams with no moves remaining.
Is 2048 free to play?
Yes — 2048 on Arcadeum is completely free, requires no download, and needs no account to start playing.
How do I play on mobile?
Just swipe anywhere on the board — up, down, left, or right. On desktop use the arrow keys or WASD.
What happens after I reach 2048?
You win — and you can keep playing the same board for an even higher score.
