Number puzzle · Lychee Games
Play 2048 Race online with friends
2048 Race is a tile-merging puzzle: slide every tile in one direction, and equal tiles merge into one with their sum. Aim for the 2048 tile, or in a race beat your friends to the target. Everyone in an online room gets the same stream of new tiles, so the difference is down to your moves.
- Players: 1 to 6
- Modes: Solo, Online room, Daily
- Price: free, no sign-up
Play 2048 Race nowOpens in your browser. Nothing to install.
How to play 2048 Race
Goal: Slide and merge number tiles to build a 2048 tile, or the highest score you can.
- Every move slides all tiles up, right, down or left as far as they go.
- Two equal tiles that meet merge into one tile with their sum. A tile merges only once per move.
- After a move that changes the board, a new 2 or 4 appears.
- The game ends when no move can change the board.
Scoring and winning
- Each merge adds the new tile’s value to your score.
- In a race, everyone gets the same stream of new tiles. The first player to reach the target wins; if time runs out or every board is stuck, the highest score wins.
Controls
- Keyboard
- ← ↑ → ↓ or W A S D slide
- Touch
- Swipe on the board
Modes
- Solo
- Three undos and a hint; assisted runs have their own leaderboard.
- Daily
- A shared daily board with a 2048 target and no timer.
- Online
- Two to six players race. Create a room and send the code or invite link, or join with a friend’s code. One code from the hub’s Play together panel works for every game.
Tips
- Keep your largest tile in one corner and work mostly in two directions, so new tiles appear away from it.
- Avoid the direction that would pull your big tile out of its corner unless no other move is possible.
- Online, every player gets the same seeded stream of tiles and the host replays every move, so scores are never taken on trust.
2048 Race is free in your browser, with no sign-ups and no ads. Online rooms need an internet connection; one room code from the Lychee Games hub works for every game, so you can switch games without sending a new invite.
Questions
Is 2048 Race free to play?
Yes. 2048 Race is free in your browser, with no sign-up, no download and no ads.
Is the 2048 Race tile stream the same for everyone?
Online, yes. Every player in the room gets the same seeded stream of new tiles, and the host replays your moves to check your score.
When does the daily 2048 board reset?
At 00:00 UTC. The daily board uses a 2048 target and has no timer.
How many people can play 2048 Race?
Up to 6 players can play 2048 Race online in one room.
Can I play 2048 Race on my own or on one phone?
Yes. Solo mode: Three undos and a hint; assisted runs have their own leaderboard. There is no same-phone mode, so other players join an online room from their own devices.