Why It Plays Well
- Best score saved locally
- Swipe support
Puzzle game
2048 Classic
Swipe or use arrow keys to merge equal tiles. Reach 2048 and keep going for a higher score.
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Controls
- Arrow keys / swipe: slide tiles
Compatibility
Desktop: supported. Mobile: supported (emulated keys only). Touch: swipe untested.
Portrait orientation.
Attribution
Credits and licence
Original work © 2014 Gabriele Cirulli. Licence information: MIT.
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FAQ
2048 Classic: questions and answers
Is 2048 Classic free to play?
Yes. 2048 Classic is free to play in your browser on Endless. There is nothing to download or install and no account to create.
How do you play 2048 Classic?
Arrow keys / swipe: slide tiles.
Can I play 2048 Classic on mobile?
Desktop: supported. Mobile: supported (emulated keys only). Touch: swipe untested.
Who created 2048 Classic?
Gabriele Cirulli created 2048 Classic. Licence information: MIT. Source and attribution details are linked in the credits section on this page.
Game details
What to expect
Slide and merge tiles to reach 2048.
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