About 2048

2048 is a browser-based thinking game hosted on LemonArcade, playable for free without installing anything. Every decision compounds: a small early advantage becomes a decisive one later. Touch controls are supported, so you can pick it up on mobile without losing anything. As with all LemonArcade games, no blocker gets in the way — it plays anywhere, Chromebooks included.

How to play 2048

Out-think your opponent: manage your resources, anticipate their plan and strike where it hurts. The first minutes are the tutorial; after that, the game expects you to keep up.

• Mouse to play

Tips to get better at 2048

• Do not over-extend — the most common losing move is attacking one step too far.
• Identify the single resource that matters most in this game and protect it.
• Study your defeats: strategy games tell you exactly why you lost.