2048 is the legendary number puzzle that is impossible to put down. Slide tiles on a 4×4 board: when two tiles with the same number collide, they merge into one — 2 and 2 become 4, 4 and 4 become 8, and so on. The goal is to build the 2048 tile. A new tile appears after every move, so free space is always running out. It is not about speed but strategy: plan your moves ahead, keep your big numbers together and avoid random swipes. 2048 is a great workout for logic and planning. Play for free on your phone or computer — one round takes a couple of minutes but keeps you hooked for hours.

Swipe the screen (on mobile) or press the arrow keys (on desktop) — all tiles slide in the chosen direction. Tiles with the same number merge into one when they collide. A new tile appears after every move — make sure the board does not fill up. Tip: keep your biggest tile in a corner and build numbers towards it in a ladder.