HARBOUR·PIXEL
2048, our illustrationBERTH 10

Number puzzle · 2014

2048

Slide numbered tiles on a 4 by 4 grid. Matching tiles join and double. Can you reach the 2048 tile?

4.3/5 · Harbour light

Play on the official site ↗

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Made byGabriele Cirulli
Round lengthGames last 5 to 20 minutes.
Stop atAny time; the game keeps your board when you close the tab.
CostsFree.
AdvertsSmall adverts on the page
AccountNone
Other playersNone
Our age8+ · No violence.
Plays inWeb browser (computer), Web browser (phone or tablet)

What you do

Swipe or press arrow keys to slide all tiles at once, joining equal numbers.

Who it suits

Puzzle fans and anyone who likes a quiet number game on the bus.

01

First game

You swipe randomly and get to 256. Then you notice a corner strategy.

02

Getting better

Keeping your biggest tile in a corner changes everything. 2048 becomes possible.

03

When to stop

The board is saved when you leave, so stop mid-game without worry.

Bright lights

  • Simple and clever
  • Saves your board
  • Great on phones

Choppy water

  • Repetitive
  • Small page adverts

The score

Play4.4
Pixels4.0
Polish4.4
Fair to you4.4

Overall 4.3 out of 5 · how we score

Verdict

A tiny puzzle that sticks in your head. Corners are everything.

Played on a computer and a phone. Checked against the official site on 26 October 2026.