Choose a difficulty level
Arrow keys or WASD to move · Swipe on touch screens
2048 on a 5×5 board is the relaxed way to play: extra breathing room means longer games and more chances to recover from a bad swipe, with the classic 2048 target. Play it online for free right here — the board above loads instantly in your browser.
No ads. No sign-up. Just the game.
Pick a board setup — classic 4×4, a roomier 5×5, or the 4096 challenge.
Use the arrow keys (or swipe) to slide every tile in one direction.
When two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into a tile worth double.
A new tile (2 or 4) spawns after every move — plan ahead so the board doesn't clog.
Reach the target tile to win. If the board fills with no merges left, the game is over — undo and rethink.
Yes — completely free, with no ads and no sign-up. Open the page and play. There is no premium tier and nothing to unlock.
No. There is no registration and no login. The game runs entirely in your browser — pick a board and start sliding.
Merge tiles until you create the 2048 tile: slide the board so equal tiles collide and double. You can keep playing past 2048 to chase a higher score.
Keep your highest tile locked in one corner and build a descending chain next to it. Avoid moving in the direction that frees that corner, and never let small tiles scatter.
Easy is a roomy 5×5 grid with the classic 2048 target. Medium is the original 4×4 game. Hard keeps the 4×4 grid but pushes the target to 4096.
Yes — there's an undo button for the moments a swipe goes wrong. Your best score is saved in your browser between visits.