How to play
Lantern Link rules
- Select any tile to rotate it clockwise.
- Match the open ends on neighboring path tiles.
- Carry the glow through all sixteen tiles to reach the cottage.
- Complete more puzzles and use fewer rotations to improve your score.
Play instantly · 10–15 minutes
Lantern Link
No download · No account required · Guest progress stays on this device
path rotation puzzle · 10–15 minutes
Lantern Link is a free 10-minute browser puzzle journey made of changing 4×4 route maps. Solve each illuminated path from lantern to cottage, then continue automatically to a new arrangement with a growing score bonus.
Strategy
Tips for a better score
- Start with the lantern and follow the currently illuminated route.
- Corner pieces on the outside edge have fewer useful orientations.
- Correct long sections before adjusting the final cottage tile.
Quick answers
Lantern Link FAQ
Is every Lantern Link puzzle solvable?
Yes. Each puzzle begins from a complete route and then rotates its tiles into a new arrangement.
How is Lantern Link scored?
Completing a route earns points, with a larger reward for using fewer tile rotations.
Does Lantern Link have a timer?
Individual puzzles have no move timer. A separate 10-minute adventure tracker measures the full session and pauses when you switch games.