// P-2048Independent runtime / Number puzzle
Shift the grid.
Build the number.
The original 2048 is a compact classic that rewards a few clean moves over fast reflexes. It starts immediately with the upstream HTML, JavaScript, local fonts and touch swipe support bundled in PLAYCHIVE—no account, upload or online score service.
PSP TOUCH
Use the pad or swipe directly on the grid.
□: fullscreen · ↻: start a new board.
- Runtime
- Original HTML5 / DOM
- Content
- Fully local puzzle logic and fonts
- Session
- Browser-local best score
- Input
- Keyboard / swipe / PSP touch / gamepad
- Distribution
- MIT package
Fully bundled classic puzzle: 2048 is packaged from the pinned upstream source with local scripts, fonts and mobile swipe input. The game keeps its score in this browser. MIT license · Source notice.
About 2048
The original 2048 number puzzle bundled as a local HTML5 game. Slide tiles with keyboard, swipe, gamepad or PSP-style controls; its best score stays in the browser and no account, upload or online score service is required.
- Genre
- Arcade Puzzle
- Developer
- Gabriele Cirulli & contributors
- License
- MIT · source and notices retained
- Runtime
- Bundled independent runtime
- Controls
- keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad, fullscreen mode
- Content status
- Free / bundled
2048: frequently asked questions
Is 2048 free to play on PLAYCHIVE?
Yes. 2048 runs free in your browser. PLAYCHIVE bundles the engine and the game content it needs, distributed under their own open or freeware terms (MIT · source and notices retained). There is no sign-up and no file upload step.
Do I need to install anything to play 2048?
No. 2048 runs directly in a modern desktop or mobile browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, using WebAssembly or HTML5. No account is required.
Can I play 2048 on a phone or with a controller?
PLAYCHIVE supports keyboard, on-screen touch controls, gamepad and fullscreen mode. Where the runtime allows it, phones get PSP-style on-screen controls, and desktop browsers accept keyboard, mouse and a connected gamepad.
Who makes 2048 and what is its license?
2048 is developed by Gabriele Cirulli & contributors. License and attribution: MIT · source and notices retained. PLAYCHIVE is a non-commercial hub and keeps upstream notices with each runtime.
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