Turn the paths to connect every lantern to the glowing garden gate.
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About Lantern Garden
Turn the paths to connect every lantern to the glowing garden gate. This free astra studio activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
Astra's original puzzles invite you to explore connections, shapes and clues, with gentle levels, helpful hints and time to think. You can play at your own pace, replay the challenge, and use it as part of a regular routine for light mental exercise.
How to play Lantern Garden
Step-by-step rules, in plain English.
Choose a garden
Choose Gentle for a 3 × 3 garden, Standard for 4 × 4, or Challenge for 5 × 5. Find the glowing gate where the light begins.
Turn the paths
Tap a path tile to turn it clockwise. Join neighboring paths up, down, left or right to carry the light from the gate. Paths do not connect diagonally.
Light every lantern
Keep connecting paths until every lantern is lit. Use A little hint or Undo whenever you like. There is no timer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a path in Lantern Garden?
Tap or click a path tile to rotate it clockwise. Match its open ends to neighboring paths so the light can travel from the glowing gate to every lantern.
Can I take a break from Lantern Garden?
Yes. The puzzle has no time limit and saves in this browser when browser storage is available. Use the same browser and device to return to your garden.
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