Find answers to common questions about 2048.city, gameplay modes, leaderboards, and more.
Use arrow keys (↑↓←→) on desktop or swipe on mobile to move all tiles in that direction. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one tile with their sum. The goal is to create a tile with the number 2048. You can continue playing after reaching 2048 to achieve higher tiles!
Desktop: Use arrow keys to move tiles. Mobile/Tablet: Swipe in any direction. The game also supports touch gestures and keyboard shortcuts. Press U for undo (if available) and N for new game.
Yes! Click the "Undo" button or press U to reverse your last move. This feature helps you recover from mistakes and learn better strategies. Note: Undoing affects your final score submission eligibility in competitive modes.
Congratulations! After reaching 2048, you can choose to continue playing to achieve even higher tiles like 4096, 8192, or beyond. The game never truly ends until the board is completely full with no possible moves remaining.
Theoretically, there is no limit! However, most players aim for 2048 (beginner goal), 4096 (intermediate), 8192 (advanced), or even 16384 (expert). The current world record by AI is over 131,072! The practical limit depends on strategy and luck.
The game requires an initial internet connection to load, but once loaded, you can play offline. However, submitting scores to the leaderboard requires an active internet connection.