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Play Overview
2048 (2014) is a puzzle where you merge tiles in the grid by swiping matching numbers together. To play you simply select one of the four directions to move the tiles, aiming to get matching numbers to hit one another and merge. The catch is that all the tiles move together, and each move adds a new tile to the grid. It stands out for the simple controls and steadily escalating positional challenge.
It's a mathematical-themed puzzle game. To do well you need to carefully consider which direction is the most efficient way to merge tiles and ensure matching numbers are next to each other. Because all the tiles move in the selected direction at once, care is needed to avoid matching numbers isolated from each other.
As you progress you can develop different strategies to stay on top of the tiles, both to get the highest score and not run out of space. One approach is to aim to keep the largest tiles in a specific corner and to fill the related row with the other large numbers.
The result is an approachable puzzle game with endless permutations that encourage deep strategies.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked 2048 (CrazyGames) 16 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
It's a mathematical-themed puzzle game. To do well you need to carefully consider which direction is the most efficient way to merge tiles and ensure matching numbers are next to each other. Because all the tiles move in the selected direction at once, care is needed to avoid matching numbers isolated from each other.
As you progress you can develop different strategies to stay on top of the tiles, both to get the highest score and not run out of space. One approach is to aim to keep the largest tiles in a specific corner and to fill the related row with the other large numbers.
The result is an approachable puzzle game with endless permutations that encourage deep strategies.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked 2048 (CrazyGames) 16 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Puzzle and Sequencing game with Brain Game elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. You need to be able to think ahead to avoid getting stuck. Younger players can also learn to do well by experimenting with combining numbers in different ways.
Costs
2048 usually costs £0 to £6.69.
This game is free to play. There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Playing this on CrazyGames is free, although you often need to watch a video advert before you can start the game.
2048
 | CrazyGames | Free | – | – |
 | PC | £6.69 | – | – |
Playing this on CrazyGames is free, although you often need to watch a video advert before you can start the game.
Game Details
Release Date: 09/03/2014
Out Now: Android, PC, Web and iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Puzzle, Sequencing and Brain Game
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Grid
Developer: Gabriele Cirulli (@GabrieleCirulli)
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