#2048Game
Addictive browser puzzle game where you combine numbered tiles to reach 2048.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | March-May 2014 |
| Creator | Gabriele Cirulli (19 years old) |
| Type | Web-based puzzle game |
| Inspired By | 1024 and Threes! |
Origin & Impact
2048 became a massive viral hit in March 2014—a simple browser game where you slide numbered tiles on a 4×4 grid, combining matching numbers (2+2=4, 4+4=8, etc.) to reach the 2048 tile. #2048Game trended as millions became obsessed with the elegant, addictive puzzle.
Created in a weekend by 19-year-old Italian developer Gabriele Cirulli as an open-source project, 2048 sparked endless clones, variations (Doge2048, 2048 Tetris), and debates about game cloning ethics since it was inspired by paid game Threes! The game remains playable and popular today.
Related Hashtags
- #PuzzleGames
- #BrowserGames
- #GameDev
- #Threes