2048 information

Who made 2048, and when was it released?

Creator

Gabriele Cirulli

Release date

March 9, 2014

Original format

Single-player browser puzzle

Source license

MIT

Cirulli published 2048 as a small open-source project. His repository credits 1024 and Saming’s 2048 as direct influences, and Threes as an indirect inspiration. Read the original project.

A retrospective about March 9, 2014 describes the early Hacker News post and the game’s rapid spread. The original source remains available for people interested in its mechanics and history.

Why is it called 2048?

Tiles double when they merge: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, and 2048. The name comes from the initial winning tile. Players can continue beyond that target.

2048 on Reddit

r/2048 is a place to browse player milestones, strategy discussions, and variations. Treat advice as community experience: different versions may include undo, different boards, or different spawn rules.

Cirulli also posted a community discussion on r/2048 inviting player feedback. Read it for a direct connection between the creator and the people playing his game.

When sharing a score, include the board size, highest tile, and whether undo or other assists were used. That makes comparisons easier to understand.

The original game and themed versions

This site is an independent collection inspired by the original 2048. Our picture themes keep the slide-and-merge rules while replacing numbers with a sequence of collectibles. They are separate from the original project and from the brands or characters shown in fan themes.

Start with the playing guide, or browse the themes below.

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