About 2048.city

We are passionate about creating the absolute best online 2048 puzzle experience—blending gorgeous modern design, responsive fluid dynamics, and a competitive global community.

Our Mission & Vision

We believe puzzle games should be accessible, visually stunning, and mentally inspiring. Our mission is to make 2048 more than just a quick session—it is a place to learn, solve, compete, and connect. We build interfaces that feel premium and alive, elevating classical math blocks into a tactile art piece.

Meet the Team

Yidong Zhang

Lead Creator & UI Designer

Architect of the Obsidian Velvet design language. Passionate about frontend aesthetics, user micro-interactions, and visual layouts.

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Oililyuk

Community & Operations Manager

Oversees project strategy, moderation rules, and coordinates local game builds, maintaining our open-source GitHub workspace.

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Gabriele Cirulli

Inspirational Originator

Creator of the legendary original open-source 2048 game in 2014, whose foundational math rules continue to inspire puzzle lovers everywhere.

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Technology Stack

Next.js 16 (App Router)

Powers our server-side rendering, routing logic, and edge-compiled endpoints.

React 19 & TypeScript

Provides robust dynamic render cycles, strict type-checking, and interactive modules.

Prisma ORM & Postgres

Handles structured data modeling, synchronizing high scores, and persistent leaderboard saves.

Aura Glass design CSS

Tailored HSL theme, fine high-blur backgrounds, and custom responsive CSS modules.

Join Our Open Community

We are committed to maintaining a free, open-source experience. Explore our code repository on GitHub, or discuss competitive strategies with players from all across the globe.