How to play Lantern Rush
You move forward automatically. Change lanes with A/D or left/right arrows, then press Space or the up arrow to jump low barriers and gaps. Tall blocks need a lane change. Hold Shift to boost when your energy meter has charge. The touch controls offer Left, Right, Jump and Boost; you can also swipe sideways to move and upward to jump on the game itself.
Choose the tempting route
Gold lanterns build a collectible streak and replenish boost. Long streaks increase each lantern’s value. Boost travels faster and doubles lantern points, but leaves you less time to react. Jumping cleanly over low obstacles adds a bonus. Crashes cost one of your three hearts, reset your streak and drain some boost. A brief recovery shield gives you space after a crash.
A run crosses three lighting districts as the route speeds up. Survive 90 seconds to reach the finish. Every obstacle row leaves a lane clear; sometimes the best route skips a tempting collectible.
A shared route worth replaying
Daily mode gives everyone the same seeded obstacle route on each UTC date. Missions reward collecting 25 lanterns, clearing five jumps and reaching the finish. Replay to improve your score or finish another mission. Free play offers a new route without ranked scores or XP. The full game is free, including every shared colorway you earn.