Lantern Tiles is a calm tile matching game in the style of mahjong solitaire. Tiles are stacked in six different layouts, from a small diamond to a big pyramid. Find two matching tiles that are free, meaning nothing lies on top of them and one of their sides is open, and tap them to remove the pair. Clear the whole board to light up all the lanterns at the top of the screen. Every board is built backwards from a finished solution, so it can always be cleared, and if you do run out of moves the Shuffle button rearranges the remaining tiles into a winnable position. Play 18 levels that grow from 8 to 30 different tile faces, or take on the Daily Board.
How to play Lantern Tiles
- Tap a free tile to select it, then tap a second free tile with the same picture to remove both.
- A tile is free when nothing is on top of it and its left or right side is open.
- Tiles that are not free look darker. Tap them and they will wobble to show they are blocked.
- Clear every tile to win. Each pair you remove lights another lantern.
- Out of moves? Press Shuffle and the remaining tiles are rearranged so the board can be finished.
Tips and strategy
- Start with the tiles in the highest layers and on the long edges. They open up the most other tiles.
- When there are several matching tiles, remove the pair that frees the most blocked tiles first.
- Look ahead. Do not remove a tile you may need later as the only partner for a buried tile.
- Use Hint when you are stuck. It highlights a matching free pair.
- For three stars, finish quickly without using Hint or Shuffle.
Controls
| Select and match tiles | Tap or click |
|---|---|
| Undo | Undo button or Z |
| Hint | Hint button or H |
| Shuffle | Shuffle button or S |
| Back to the menu | Menu button or Escape |
Features
- 6 hand-built layouts and 18 levels with more tile faces as you go
- Every board can be cleared: boards are built backwards from a solution
- Daily Board that is the same for everyone
- Hint, Undo and a Shuffle that keeps the board winnable
- Coloured shapes that are easy to tell apart
- Festival lanterns that light up as you play
- Works with touch and mouse, in portrait and landscape
Game info
- Developer
- Plip Games
- Released
- 2026-11-10
- Last updated
- 2026-11-10
- Platforms
- Desktop and mobile browsers
- Orientation
- Portrait and landscape
- Technology
- HTML5
FAQ
Is Lantern Tiles free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.
Can every board be cleared?
Yes. Each board is generated so that a solution exists, and Shuffle always rearranges the remaining tiles into a board that can be finished.
What makes a tile free?
A tile is free when no tile lies on top of it and at least one of its left and right sides is not touching another tile on the same layer.
How do I get three stars?
Clear the board quickly without using Hint or Shuffle.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your stars and daily streak are saved in your browser on this device.
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