Tap, Ripple, Glide
Every river is a gentle puzzle in motion: read the current, place your ripples and bring the lanterns home.
TAP THE WATER
- A ring of ripples spreads from your finger.
- Lanterns are pushed away from the center of the ripple.
STEER THE LANTERNS
- To push a lantern left, tap to its right.
- A close tap pushes hard, a far tap nudges gently.
AVOID THE HAZARDS
- Rocks, logs, whirlpools and waterfalls block the way.
- A lantern that slams into a rock tears its paper and goes out.
3 STARS
- Bring 60% of the lanterns to the festival to win.
- Bring every lantern home for 3 stars.
Why Lantern River?
A calm yet skillful 3D game with a moonlit river, warm lantern reflections, cherry petals, snow and fireworks over the festival bay.
8 PLACES
- Village Creek, Bamboo Forest, Rice Terraces, Old Town Canals, Mountain Rapids, Autumn Gorge, Snowy Temple and Festival Bay.
LANTERN WORKSHOP
- Ripple Power, Ripple Reach, Steady Flame, Quick Ripples and Sturdy Paper.
- 8 lantern types to collect, from Paper to Dragon.
RIVER FRIENDS
- The Koi Guide nudges lanterns away from the bank, the Heron saves a lantern about to be lost, the Firefly Swarm mends torn paper and the Turtle makes the first hard hit harmless.
LANTERN NIGHT
- A brand-new river every night, with gems for your first finish.
Help on the river
Still Water slows the current for a few seconds and mends every lantern; if the lanterns go out, relight two of them and keep going. An internet connection is required to play.
Free to play
Lantern River is free; it contains optional ads and in-app purchases.
Screenshots
Glowing lanterns and their reflections, ripples on the water, old town canals, whirlpools, waterfalls and festival fireworks.
Light up the river!
Lantern River is free. Download it now, tap the water and guide the lanterns to the festival.