2048 Game

My implementation of the classic 2048 puzzle game using Python and Pygame.

What it does

This is a fully playable 2048 game with a clean interface. You slide numbered tiles on a 4x4 grid to combine them and try to reach 2048. The game tracks your current score and saves your best score between sessions.

Features

• Arrow keys or WASD controls
• Score tracking with persistent best score storage
• Color-coded tiles that change as numbers get higher
• Built-in game instructions and tips
• Restart functionality
• Proper win/lose detection

How to run

Make sure you have Python and pygame installed:

pip install pygame

Then just run:

python 2048.py

Controls

• Arrow keys or WASD to move tiles
• N to restart
• Q to quit
• Y/N when prompted

Technical stuff

The game uses a 2D array to represent the board state. Movement is handled by rotating the board matrix so all moves can be processed as "move left" operations, then rotating back.

Key files:

• 2048.py - main game logic
• constants.json - colors and UI settings
• bestscore.csv - stores your high score

The merge algorithm handles combining tiles and the scoring system. Random tile generation places new 2s or 4s after each move.

Built with Python 3 and Pygame.