2048 is a popular puzzle game that was created by Gabriele Cirulli in 2014. The game is played on a 4x4 grid, and the objective is to combine tiles with the same numbers in order to reach the elusive tile with the number 2048.

At the beginning of the game, two tiles with the number 2 are placed randomly on the grid. The player can move the tiles in four directions: up, down, left, or right. When the player chooses a direction, all the tiles on the grid move as far as possible in that direction, merging with any adjacent tiles that have the same number.

For example, if there are two adjacent tiles with the number 4, moving them left would combine them into a single tile with the number 8. The player's goal is to strategically combine tiles, doubling their value each time, and ultimately create a tile with the number 2048.

However, as the game progresses, the grid fills up, making it more challenging to find spaces for new tiles and plan the moves effectively. If the grid is completely filled and no more moves can be made, the game ends.

The game provides a score based on the total value of all the merged tiles, encouraging players to aim for high scores. While the original version of the game has a target of reaching 2048, many variations and adaptations of the game have been developed with different target numbers and additional features.

2048 is a simple yet addictive game that requires strategic thinking, planning, and spatial awareness to reach higher numbers and achieve the highest possible score. It has gained widespread popularity across various platforms and remains a favorite among puzzle enthusiasts.