Noob Snake 2048 is an IO game that combines elements from block-world crafting, noob, slither-snake, and 2048 tile-merging games. It challenges a player to use a noob character avatar to merge wood, stone, brick and other numbered cubes in a pixelated block world to create higher-numbered cubes made of new materials that eventually form a 262K cube.
The game features three modes in a farm environment that features grassy areas and sheep in pens. In each mode, the player attempts to create a train of cubes behind them, like the segments of a snake. With Normal, the player flees enemies, attempts to add and merge cubes, and collects beneficial floating boosters. With Survival, they perform the same actions while attempting to survive for two minutes. With Arena, they perform normal actions while hunting other players' snakes. In all modes, the player can steal cubes from their opponents.
Noob Snake 2048 boosters can speed up the avatar's run or protect the snake cubes with a barrier. That said, additional dangers exist in each mode. A snowflake icon freezes the player's cubes and slows down their character's movements. A fire destroys cubes made from certain materials. Rain makes the character uncontrollable and run around crazily.
The player wins green gems that they can use in a market to upgrade their noob's skin. Some skins cost more than others. Additionally, the player must watch ads to acquire certain ones.