Ball Run 2048 merges tile-merging mechanics with physics-based puzzle gameplay. Players combine numbered balls on a grid by rolling them into matching pairs, which then merge into a higher-value ball. The core challenge is planning moves on the touchscreen to control the direction of all balls simultaneously, creating space and targeting matches before the grid fills.

Success requires strategic foresight, as each swipe shifts every ball on the board. The game is played in portrait or landscape mode, using simple directional swipes for control. The objective is to create the elusive 2048 ball through careful sequencing of merges and spatial management.