# 2048 Game

Classic 2048. Arrow keys or swipe to slide and merge equal numbers. Each valid move spawns a tile; score accumulates from merges. 4×4 / 5×5 / 6×6 boards, pick a goal tile.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/2048-game

- **Category:** Games

- **Keywords:** 2048, merge tiles, puzzle, sliding, numbers, strategy, addictive, game

## Overview

Play the classic 2048 sliding tile puzzle game directly in your browser with customizable board sizes and target goals. Slide matching numbers using your arrow keys or swipe gestures to merge them, accumulate points, and strategize your way to the target tile on 4×4, 5×5, or 6×6 grids.

## Inputs

- **Board Size** (select)
- **Goal** (select)

## When to use

- When you want to play a quick, casual brain teaser to test your spatial reasoning and strategic planning.
- When you want to adjust the difficulty of the classic 2048 game by choosing a larger board size like 5×5 or 6×6.
- When you want to set a shorter goal like 512 for a faster game, or challenge yourself with a 4096 tile target.

## How it works

- Select your preferred board size (4×4, 5×5, or 6×6) and set your target goal tile (512, 1024, 2048, or 4096).
- Use your keyboard arrow keys or swipe gestures to slide all tiles on the board in the chosen direction.
- Merge adjacent tiles of the same value to combine them into a single tile with their sum, spawning a new tile after each valid move.
- Continue merging tiles to accumulate points until you reach your goal tile or run out of empty spaces and valid moves.

## Use cases

- Casual gaming during breaks to relax and exercise logical thinking.
- Practicing sliding tile strategies on larger grids like 5×5 or 6×6.
- Speedrunning to lower target goals like 512 or 1024.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I control the tiles in the game?

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or swipe in your preferred direction on touch devices to slide the tiles.

### What board sizes are available?

You can choose between the classic 4×4 grid, a larger 5×5 grid, or a spacious 6×6 grid.

### Can I continue playing after reaching the goal tile?

Yes, you can continue sliding and merging tiles to achieve a higher score even after reaching your target goal.

### What target goals can I set?

You can configure the game's winning target to 512, 1024, 2048, or 4096.

### How is the score calculated in the game?

Your score accumulates automatically whenever two tiles of the same value merge, adding the value of the new tile to your total.

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