Use arrow keys or on-screen arrows. Touch swipe works on mobile.
Time Trial
60s
Time Left
0
Score
Limited Moves
50
Moves Left
512
Target Tile
Game Statistics
0
Moves
0s
Time
0
Highest Tile
0
Games Played
Achievements
π
First 2048
Reach 2048 tile for the first time
β‘
Speed Runner
Complete a game in under 5 minutes
β
Perfectionist
Reach 4096 tile
Game Settings
Animations
Sound Effects
Background Music
High Contrast Mode
How to Play 2048 Game Puzzle β Tips, Strategy & Gameplay Guide
2048 is one of the most addictive and entertaining puzzle games ever created. This single-player sliding block puzzle is played on a 4Γ4 grid, where your objective is to combine matching tiles to reach the 2048 tile β or even go beyond to set new records!
To play, slide all tiles in one of four directions β up, down, left, or right β using your keyboard arrow keys or swipe gestures on mobile devices. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one, doubling their value. After every move, a new tile (2 or 4) appears randomly in an empty cell, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.
The game continues until no more moves are possible, so every move matters. To improve your chances of success, focus on building your highest-value tile in one corner and organize tiles strategically around it. Avoid random swipes that scatter your big numbers β this makes merging much harder and reduces your control over the grid.
2048 isn't just a casual game β it's a great way to train your brain, improve logical thinking, and sharpen decision-making skills. Whether you play for fun or aim for a record-breaking score, this game perfectly blends strategy, math, and luck for hours of engaging entertainment.
π‘Pro Tips for Winning 2048:
β’ Keep your tiles aligned in one direction (preferably a corner).
β’ Think two or three moves ahead before sliding.
β’ Always leave at least one open space for future merges.
β’ Challenge yourself to reach 4096, 8192, or even higher!
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy Policy for 2048gamepuzzle.com
Last Updated: October 18, 2025
Welcome to 2048gamepuzzle.com. Your privacy matters to us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it,
when we share it, and the choices you have. Our goal is to keep the game
simple, fun, and free β while being transparent about data and advertising
practices (including support for Google AdSense).
Summary (Short)
We do not require accounts or personal information to play. We store your
game state and scores locally on your device. To keep the site free, we
show ads from Google AdSense that may use cookies and similar technologies.
We collect only limited non-personal information for analytics and ad
delivery.
What Information We Collect
Local Storage (required to play): We save your current
board, current score, and best score in your browser's local storage so
you can resume your game on the same device and browser.
Device & Usage Data (non-personal): Automatically
collected technical data such as browser type, device type, screen size,
language, IP address (used in aggregated form), referrer, and timestamps
for game sessions. This information helps us debug, improve performance,
and understand general usage patterns.
Anonymous / Aggregated Analytics: We may collect
anonymous, aggregated statistics about gameplay (e.g., session length,
feature usage, popular scores) to make the game better. These analytics
are not tied to your name, email, or other personally identifying
information.
Advertising Data: To show targeted or non-targeted ads we
work with Google AdSense. Google may use cookies, web beacons, device
identifiers, or similar technologies to collect data about your visits
across websites and apps to provide interest-based advertising.
How We Use Information
Save and restore your game progress on your device (local storage).
Provide, maintain, and improve the game experience (bug fixes, performance).
Understand how people use the game through anonymous analytics.
Display advertisements so we can keep the game free to play.
Support for Google AdSense
We participate in the Google AdSense program, which places ads on our pages.
Google may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about
your browsing activity across websites and apps, which enables them to serve
ads tailored to your interests. Google may also use identifiers (such as
cookies or mobile advertising IDs) and may combine information from Google
services for ad personalization.
Cookies and Local Storage β What They Do
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage to keep your game board and best score.
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us unless you
explicitly share it.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Google AdSense may set cookies or use other identifiers to deliver and
measure ads. These cookies may be used for ad personalization, frequency
capping, and analytics. You can control or delete cookies through your
browser settings (see below).
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. At present, our site does
not change its behavior in response to DNT signals from browsers because
there is not a standard that all advertising and analytics providers follow.
However, you can control tracking through the ad settings and browser
controls described below.
Children's Privacy
Our game is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have
collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will
promptly take steps to delete that information.
Data Retention
Local storage data (game state and best score) remains on your device until
you clear it or uninstall the browser/app. Aggregated analytics and ad logs
are retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described (for
example, analytics aggregation or ad reporting) and in accordance with
Google's retention policies.
How We Share Information
Service providers: We may share aggregated, anonymized
usage data with analytics and Google AdSense to measure and improve the
game and deliver ads.
Legal requests: We may disclose information to comply
with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights,
users, or property.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect data under our control. However, no
website or internet transmission is completely secure. Local storage is
stored on your device β keep your device secure and log out or clear local
storage if others use your device.
How to Control Cookies & Ads
Browser settings: Most modern browsers let you view,
manage, or block cookies. Consult your browser's help pages for steps on
managing cookies.
Disable third-party cookies: You can block third-party
cookies in browser settings to limit ad tracking across sites.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal
data (access, correction, deletion, restriction). Because we do not
typically collect personal data for registered accounts, most interactions
are anonymous. If you want to request deletion of data we hold about you,
contact us at the address below and we will respond as required by
applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material
changes we will post the new policy here with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of the site after updates will constitute acceptance of the
revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy, please
contact:
privacy@2048gamepuzzle.com.