2048: The Game Logic
Build the slide-and-merge brain behind 2048: tiles spawning, merging, and the win and lose checks, all as pure, testable functions.
What you'll be able to build
Build the slide-and-merge brain behind 2048: tiles spawning, merging, and the win and lose checks, all as pure, testable functions. Along the way you pick up real, transferable JavaScript skills, not just this one project:
- 2D arrays and row/column transforms
- the slide-and-merge algorithm
- rotating a grid to reuse one move function
- random tile spawning with a seed
- win/lose detection
- pure functions for easy testing
A course like this one
Yours is built from your own placement, so module count and depth will differ. This map shows what a beginner-level JavaScript learner building 2048 actually gets.
- Module 1: JavaScript Values and Product State6 lessons
Builds the component state for your 2048.
- Module 2: Arrays, Objects, and Client Data6 lessons
Builds the client data model workflow for your 2048.
- Module 3: Events, Branches, and UI Decisions6 lessons
Builds the event rule that powers your 2048.
- Module 4: Functions, Modules, and Tests6 lessons
Builds the reusable utility function for your 2048.
- Module 5: API Boundaries and Async Thinking6 lessons
Builds the API adapter for your 2048.
- Module 6: Frontend Launch Readiness3 lessons
Builds the release checklist for your 2048.
How the lessons actually work
Every lesson has you predict what a piece of JavaScript code will output before you run it, then run it for real in your browser and fix what you got wrong. Each module ends in a challenge gate with hidden tests, so you can't advance until your code actually works. The course closes with a capstone that assembles everything into 2048, and a runnable proof page tied to your own code.
Common questions
How long does the 2048: The Game Logic course take?
about 8.5 hours, across 6 modules and 33 lessons, at roughly 15 minutes per lesson. Your own course may run shorter or longer, since it's sized to your placement result, not a fixed template.
Do I need experience?
No. This is a beginner-tier JavaScript project, built for someone writing their first real JavaScript programs.
How much does it cost?
$15 one-time, no subscription. The first module is free, so you can see exactly how the course teaches before you pay for the rest.