Lights Out
Play Lights Out directly in your browser. No installs needed, just open the puzzle and start playing.
Quick facts
- Platform
- Desktop and mobile browser
- Typical time
- 5–15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Players
- Solo
- Input / output
- Tap, click, or use the on-screen controls
About Lights Out
Lights Out is a logic puzzle where pressing one light changes that light and nearby lights. The goal is to turn every light off, but each press affects more than one square, so solving the puzzle takes planning.
How to play Lights Out
Click or tap a light to toggle it. The selected light and its neighbouring lights change state. Keep pressing lights until the whole grid is switched off.
Who it is for
For solo solvers who enjoy learning how a small action changes a larger pattern. It suits experimenting carefully, recording the effect of a press and using that knowledge on the next attempt.
Features
- A grid of lights with on and off states.
- A press changes the selected light and neighbouring lights.
- Solve the board by switching every light off.
Tips for playing Lights Out
Try solving row by row instead of pressing randomly. Watch how each press affects nearby lights, and use patterns from previous attempts. If the board gets messy, restart and apply what you learned.
Important limitations
Game rules and controls are shown on the page. Results are for entertainment and practice; the site does not provide competitive ranking or guaranteed skill assessment.
Lights Out history and background
Lights Out became known as an electronic puzzle released by Tiger Electronics in 1995. Its simple grid and toggle mechanic have inspired many digital versions and similar logic puzzles.
Lights Out FAQ
What is the goal of Lights Out?
The goal is to switch off every light on the grid.
Is Lights Out a guessing game?
No. It may feel tricky at first, but it is a logic puzzle based on how each press changes the grid.