A little about the gameMeet 2048 Deluxe
Slide and merge numbered tiles on a springy 4×4 board. Every doubling plays a higher note, big merges shake the board, and you can keep going past 2048.
How to play 2048 Deluxe
Swipe the board, or use the arrow keys or WASD, to slide every tile as far as it will go. Equal tiles merge once per move and their new value is added to your score. Build a 2048 tile to win, then keep going or finish the run. The run ends when no move is left. Undo (button, U or Z) rewinds up to ten moves, three times per run. Your game saves automatically.
A tip for your next run
Keep your biggest tile in a corner and avoid swiping away from it; slide along the edge that holds it instead.
How do you play 2048 Deluxe?
Swipe the board, or press the arrow keys or WASD, to slide every tile as far as it will go. Two tiles with the same number merge into one with double the value, once per move, and each merge adds its new value to your score. Build a 2048 tile to win.
Can you keep playing after you reach 2048?
Yes. When you build the 2048 tile you can choose Keep going to chase a bigger tile, or Finish run to bank your score. The run ends when no move is left.
Does 2048 Deluxe have an undo button?
Yes. Undo rewinds up to ten moves, three times per run, from the button or with the U or Z key. Replaying the same move after an undo gives the same result.
Does 2048 Deluxe save your game?
Yes. The run is saved on your device after every move, including its undo history, so a refresh does not lose it. Choose Continue game in the lobby to pick it up.
Quick answers about 2048 Deluxe
What is 2048 Deluxe?
2048 Deluxe is a free puzzle game you play in your browser. It is also listed under Brain & Puzzle and Retro Classics. Slide and merge numbered tiles on a springy 4×4 board. Every doubling plays a higher note, big merges shake the board, and you can keep going past 2048.
Is 2048 Deluxe free to play?
Yes. 2048 Deluxe is free on SlayArcade, with no download or install. It runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and mobile.
Can I play 2048 Deluxe on my phone?
Yes. 2048 Deluxe works in the browser on phones and tablets with touch controls, and on a computer with a mouse or keyboard. The how-to-play section on this page lists the exact controls.
How long does a game of 2048 Deluxe take?
A session takes about 3–10 min.
How many people can play 2048 Deluxe?
2048 Deluxe is a single-player game.
