WebRTC Serverless 2-player 2048 Game with Annotated Source

In plain words

This is a two-player version of the 2048 tile-merging game built with WebRTC technology for peer-to-peer connections, eliminating the need for a central server. Players compete in real-time matches using annotated, readable source code. Created by Instapainting.com, the game is designed for casual players looking for a collaborative or competitive gaming experience without server infrastructure requirements.

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