Flags 2048
Flags 2048
Match national flags and discover a collection of 13 countries. This version of 2048 replaces numbers with crisp flag artwork, from South Africa’s six-color design to the Stars and Stripes of the United States.
The 13 selected countries are ordered from smaller to larger economies using 2024 nominal GDP in current US dollars. This is a ranking within this collection, not the complete global top 13. GDP measures economic output, rather than population or income per person.
How to play Flags 2048
Use arrow keys or WASD on a computer, or swipe across the board on your phone. All flags slide in the direction you choose. Two identical flags merge into the next country in the collection.
Two South Africa flags (2) create Australia (4); two Australia flags create South Korea (8). Every move that changes the board adds a South Africa or Australia tile. A tile created by a merge cannot merge again during that move.
Reach Germany at 2048 to win, then choose Keep playing to discover China (4096) and the United States (8192). The round ends when the board is full and no neighboring matching flags remain.
The flag collection
Merge toward a larger economy with each new flag. Values below show 2024 nominal GDP, rounded for readability.
- 2South Africa$401B
4Australia$1.76T
8South Korea$1.88T
16Brazil$2.19T
32Canada$2.27T
64Italy$2.38T
128France$3.16T
256United Kingdom$3.70T
512India$3.76T
1,024Japan$4.19T
2,048Germany$4.69T
4,096China$18.73T
8,192United States$29.30T
Source: World Bank — GDP (current US$), 2024. Data retrieved October 9, 2026. Nominal GDP uses market exchange rates; this sequence does not use purchasing power parity (PPP).
Tips to discover more flags
Keep your highest flag in a corner
Pick a corner and build toward it. Arrange your larger tiles along one edge, leaving room for smaller pairs to combine without displacing your biggest flag.
Look for exact matches
Some flags share stripes or colors. Check the symbols and stripe order: France and Italy both have vertical bands, while Germany’s bands run horizontally.
Plan a move beyond the merge
Before sliding, check where every flag will land and where the next tile can appear. Favor moves that free space and bring another pair together.
Your score and discoveries
A merge adds the new tile’s value to your score. Moves counts slides that change the board. Your round, best score, and collection save automatically in this browser, separately from the other themes.
Bright cards show countries reached this round; faded cards show earlier discoveries. New Game resets the board and move count while retaining your best score and collection. Clearing browser site data removes local progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you win Flags 2048?
Merge two Japan tiles (1024 each) to create Germany at 2048. Choose Keep playing to continue toward China and the United States.
What is the highest flag tile?
The United States is the last illustrated tile at 8192. Higher merges reuse that flag with a number badge.
How are the countries ordered?
The 13 selected countries are sorted by 2024 nominal GDP in current US dollars, using World Bank data. Larger economies appear at higher tile levels. The selection is not a complete list of the world’s largest economies.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. Swipe in one of the four directions on the board. On a computer, use arrow keys or WASD.
Will refreshing reset my progress?
No. Your board resumes in the same browser. Saves do not sync between devices; private browsing or clearing site data can remove them.
Is Flags 2048 free?
Yes. Play in your browser without an account or download.