How to play Light Up
Place light bulbs on the white cells. A bulb lights its own cell and shines along its row and column until it hits a black wall or the edge of the board.
- Every white cell must be lit.
- No two bulbs may shine on each other.
- A black wall with a number must have exactly that many bulbs directly next to it (up, down, left, right). Walls without numbers can have any amount.
Controls
- Tap a white cell to cycle: empty → 💡 bulb → • dot (no bulb here) → empty.
- Right-click or long-press toggles a dot. Drag to paint dots.
- Keyboard: arrows move, Space cycles, X toggles a dot, Ctrl+Z undoes.
Bulbs that see each other and walls with too many bulbs turn red; satisfied walls turn green. Check highlights mistakes, Hint fixes one cell. Each puzzle has exactly one solution.
Tips
Start with 4s (all four sides get bulbs), 0s (no bulbs around) and 3s in corners. A cell that can only be lit by one remaining spot forces a bulb there.
About this akari puzzle
Place bulbs to light every cell without two bulbs seeing each other. Play Light Up free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: light up puzzle.
Light Up FAQ
Is Light Up free to play?
Yes. Light Up is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Light Up offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Light Up is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Light Up work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Light Up works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Light Up?
If you enjoy Light Up, try the other games in our Logic Puzzles collection — they are all free and work offline too.