2048
Join the numbers, reach 2048. Four ways to play.
Free · No download · No ads
Classic mode — playable right here
Use the arrow keys or WASD to move the tiles. On mobile, swipe. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one. Reach 2048 to win!
Choose your mode
Classic
The pure original 2048. No helpers, no undo — just you and the tiles.
Play now → With undoStandard
Classic rules plus 3 undos per game and your all-time best at a glance.
Play now → For beginnersTutorial
Step-by-step interactive guide — from your first swipe to corner strategy.
Play now → With skillsPlus
Unlock teleport, rotate, bomb and swap skills mid-game. Spend coins, break the rules.
Play now →Top 10 — Classic
View full leaderboard →| Rank | Player | Score | Max tile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳0fb12019 | 60,424 | 4096 |
| 2 | 🇨🇳14e0746d | 37,828 | 2048 |
| 3 | 🇨🇳e06f66c5 | 35,920 | 2048 |
| 4 | 🇨🇳1ae8a55b | 35,436 | 2048 |
| 5 | 🇨🇳a261e919 | 32,276 | 2048 |
| 6 | 🇨🇳56cf7834 | 30,288 | 2048 |
| 7 | 🇨🇳5baff9fb | 26,816 | 2048 |
| 8 | 🇨🇳a2f8c29c | 26,772 | 2048 |
| 9 | 🇨🇳8fb9197f | 25,460 | 2048 |
| 10 | 🇨🇳31e3a53b | 24,528 | 2048 |
No account needed
Play instantly as an anonymous player. Sign up any time to keep your scores.
Global leaderboards
All-time, daily and weekly rankings for every competitive mode.
Four languages
English, 简体中文, 繁體中文 and 日本語 — detected automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2048 game?
2048 is a free single-player sliding number puzzle: on a 4×4 board you slide tiles, and when two tiles with the same number touch they merge into one tile of double value. Create the 2048 tile to win. play2048.cn is browser-based — no download, works on mobile and desktop.
How do you play 2048? Any tips?
Use the arrow keys or WASD on desktop, or swipe on mobile. Every move slides all tiles in one direction, and matching tiles merge and score. A proven strategy: keep your biggest tile locked in one corner and build descending values around it.
Do I need an account to play?
No. You can play instantly as an anonymous player and still join the global leaderboards. Optionally register free with an email code to sync scores and coins across devices, with code login and password reset supported.
What game modes does play2048.cn offer?
Four modes: Classic (pure original rules), Standard (3 undos per game), Tutorial (step-by-step interactive guide, great for beginners) and Plus (teleport, rotate, bomb and swap skills). Each mode has its own all-time, daily and weekly leaderboards.
Can I keep playing after 2048? Is there a score cap?
Reaching the 2048 tile wins the game, and you may continue to build 4096, 8192 and beyond; there is no score cap. Every game is ranked on the mode's all-time, daily (resets at midnight) and weekly leaderboards.