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Lights Out

Toggle the grid until every light is switched off.

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Play the Lights Out game online and solve the grid by switching off every light. Each click changes the selected light and its nearby lights, so every move matters.

You can play the Lights Out game online free on our website. The puzzle is simple to understand but requires careful planning.

Lights Out Game Instructions

  • Tap a light to toggle it.
  • That light and its up/down/left/right neighbors flip too (diagonals aren’t affected).
  • Turn off every light on the grid to win.

Lights Out Strategy

  • Study the whole grid before your first move.
  • Work systematically, row by row.
  • Use the row below to clear the row above it.
  • Avoid re-clicking the same light without a plan.

In the classic version, pressing a light toggles that light and its four non-diagonal neighbors.

Lights Out FAQs

What is the goal of Lights Out?

Turn off every light on the grid.

What happens when I click a light?

The selected light and its adjacent lights switch on or off.

Are diagonal lights affected?

No. Only the light above, below, left, and right are affected in the classic version.

Is Lights Out free to play?

Yes. You can play the Lights Out game online free.

Is Lights Out difficult?

The rules are easy, but solving the grid requires logic and planning.