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Adventure GAME GUIDE · 2 MIN READ

How to play
Lantern Lane

A little know-how.
A better next round.

Get the rules, learn the controls, and explore simple tips before you press play.

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Lantern Lane — official game artwork
YOUR NEXT GAMEArtwork: HTMLGames / Zygomatic
GAME TYPEAdventure
CONTROLS IN THE GUIDEKeyboard, mouse, or on-screen touch controls
PLAY MODESingle player
PRICEFree to play
Before you start

The official instructions appear below. The extra tips, challenges, and skill ideas come from the supplied player guide and may not describe every game feature. The game’s own help screen is the final word on its rules.

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At a glance

Type of game: 3D village adventure Category: Adventure Goal: Find three lantern sparks and light the way home. Plays with: Keyboard, mouse, or on-screen touch controls

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How to play

INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE GAME LISTING

Explore Willowbrook and follow the gold trail toward your next task marker. Find the lantern sparks to progress through the adventure and bring the garden back to life.

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Easy steps for beginners

  1. Select Let’s explore to begin.
  2. Use W, A, S, and D or the arrow buttons to move.
  3. Press Space to jump.
  4. Hold Ctrl to sprint.
  5. Follow the current objective and the gold trail.
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Controls & buttons

W / A / S / D — move Space — jump Ctrl — sprint Q / C / E — look left, center, or right F — fullscreen Esc — pause Left mouse drag — move Right mouse drag — look around

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Your goal & how to win

Help Zbani find the three lantern sparks in Willowbrook. Each spark moves the adventure forward and helps light the garden on the way home.

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Tips & strategies

Read the current objective before setting off. Follow the gold trail when you need a direction. Use the map card to see your position and next stop. Use the camera buttons when you want a clearer view. Try the touch controls when playing on a touch device.

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Quick questions

Is Lantern Lane free? Yes. Lantern Lane is free to play in your browser.

Do I need a download? No. The game runs directly in your browser.

What if the town does not load? Use a browser with WebGL enabled, then reload the page.

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