Twenty48
Arrow keys / WASD to slide every tile (or swipe / use the D-pad). Two equal tiles merge into their sum. Reach 2048 — then keep going!
Twenty48 — a free online arcade game on TotType
Twenty48 is the classic 2048 sliding-tile puzzle that challenges you to merge matching numbers and reach the 2048 tile. Slide tiles with arrow keys, WASD, or swiping to combine pairs into their sum—each move spawns a new tile. Climb through five milestone tiles (128 up to 2048), earning undo and hammer power-ups along the way, then keep merging for an even higher score. Play free in any browser on phone, tablet, or desktop with no download — try a demo run with no account, and a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play.
- Made for
- Kids
- Players
- 1, or up to 4 online
- Online
- With everyone playing it now, or in a private room with a 4-character code; bots (marked 🤖) fill empty seats
- Controls
- Keyboard, mouse or touch
- Scored in
- pts · posts to the arcade leaderboard
- Shelf
- Puzzle & brain games
- Cost
- Free — try a demo run with no account (one run, up to 90 seconds, twice a day; not saved); a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play and saved scores
- En español
- Twenty48 en español
How to play Twenty48
Arrow keys / WASD to slide every tile (or swipe / use the D-pad). Two equal tiles merge into their sum. Reach 2048 — then keep going!
Tips & tricks
- Plan two moves ahead and keep empty spaces on the edges to give yourself room to maneuver, since every move spawns a new tile and blocked boards end the game.
- Focus on building your largest tiles in one corner by repeatedly sliding the same direction, which reduces board chaos and makes merging easier.
- Save your earned undo and hammer power-ups for tight moments—you get a free undo and hammer each time you hit a milestone tile (128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048), so use them strategically when you are stuck.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Twenty48?
Slide every tile using arrow keys, WASD, swipes, or the on-screen D-pad. Two tiles with the same number merge into their sum when they touch, and a new tile (2 or 4) spawns after each move. Keep merging to reach the 2048 tile, then continue for a higher score.
What are the undo and hammer power-ups in Twenty48?
Undo restores your board and score to exactly how they were before your last move—use it to escape tight spots. Hammer lets you delete one tile by tapping it after you toggle hammer mode. You earn one free undo and one free hammer each time you reach a milestone tile.
Is Twenty48 free to play?
Yes, Twenty48 is completely free. Play in any web browser on your phone, tablet, or desktop—no download; anyone can try a demo run with no account, and a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play and saves your scores.
Can I play Twenty48 online with friends?
Yes. Open Twenty48 and choose Play online to join everyone playing it right now: up to 4 players a round, all starting together, and the highest score wins. When nobody else is on, computer players marked as bots hold the empty seats, and a real player always takes a bot's place. To play only with friends, make a private room and share its 4-character code. Online play needs a free parent account with a verified email, and players see only each other's nicknames and scores: there is no chat.