Lanterns: The Harvest Festival in IOS

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Our Expert Score

85/100

Lanterns: The Harvest Festival is a beautifully executed digital adaptation of the popular tabletop game. Dire Wolf Digital has done an outstanding job of translating the physical tile-placement mechanics into a smooth, intuitive mobile experience. The tranquil atmosphere, highlighted by gorgeous ambient music and the satisfying visual of lanterns floating on the water, makes it incredibly relaxing to play after a long day.

Beneath its serene presentation lies a deeply engaging strategic puzzle. Every tile you place not only affects your own hand but also gives resources to your opponents, demanding careful planning and foresight. The AI opponents offer a solid challenge across different difficulty levels, and the inclusion of pass-and-play and online multiplayer ensures you always have someone to compete against. It's a must-have for board game enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.3.1Fri Oct 03 2025

Fix for shader issues on the playmat.


Lanterns: The Harvest Festival is a beautiful, thoughtful tile-placement game set in imperial China based upon the best-selling and award-winning board game. The app now includes the new expansion Lanterns: The Emperor's Gifts at no additional cost.

In Lanterns, players take turns arranging colorful floating lanterns on a ceremonial lake. Completing sets of lanterns earns Honor, and at the end of the game the player with the most Honor wins.

Vibrant visual effects, skilled AI, meditative environmental music and smooth touch play translate the delightful zen of Lanterns: The Harvest Festival to your phone or tablet.

Praise for the board game:

β€’ SXSW Game of the Year Nominee

β€’ Geek & Sundry Top 5 Games of 2015

β€’ Dice Tower Seal of Excellence

β€’ Board Game Geek's Most Anticipated 2015

β€’ Mensa Select 2015 Winner

β€’ Best Family Game - Dog & Thimble 2015

β€’ Best Game for New Gamers - Dog & Thimble 2015

"Lanterns is very beautiful and easy to get into, but has depth that can challenge even the most experienced players." - Geek & Sundry

"I think a lot of people are going to be turned on to Lanterns, because you can play it casually, or you can play it very competitively. Both ways it's very enjoyable, and it's hard for a game to do that." - The Game Boy Geek

"Lanterns offers tile-placement and set-collection with a twist, and that twist makes it more interactive than other tile placement games I’ve tried. ... I loved the simplicity and interactivity of the game, as well as the originality." - The Opinionated Gamers

Lanterns: The Harvest Festival offers all of the fun and depth of the tabletop game, PLUS:

β€’ Online asynchronous matchmaking against old friends and new

β€’ Strategic solo play to hone your skills against AI players

β€’ Progressive Challenge system to guide you through gameplay

β€’ Intuitive tap-and-drag tile placement for fast and easy play

For more information, please visit www.direwolfdigital.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at /direwolfdigital


Requires iOSΒ 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

Lanterns: The Harvest Festival is a beautiful, thoughtful tile-placement game set in imperial China based upon the best-selling and award-winning board game. The app now includes the new expansion Lanterns: The Emperor's Gifts at no additional cost.

In Lanterns, players take turns arranging colorful floating lanterns on a ceremonial lake. Completing sets of lanterns earns Honor, and at the end of the game the player with the most Honor wins.

Vibrant visual effects, skilled AI, meditative environmental music and smooth touch play translate the delightful zen of Lanterns: The Harvest Festival to your phone or tablet.

Praise for the board game:

β€’ SXSW Game of the Year Nominee

β€’ Geek & Sundry Top 5 Games of 2015

β€’ Dice Tower Seal of Excellence

β€’ Board Game Geek's Most Anticipated 2015

β€’ Mensa Select 2015 Winner

β€’ Best Family Game - Dog & Thimble 2015

β€’ Best Game for New Gamers - Dog & Thimble 2015

"Lanterns is very beautiful and easy to get into, but has depth that can challenge even the most experienced players." - Geek & Sundry

"I think a lot of people are going to be turned on to Lanterns, because you can play it casually, or you can play it very competitively. Both ways it's very enjoyable, and it's hard for a game to do that." - The Game Boy Geek

"Lanterns offers tile-placement and set-collection with a twist, and that twist makes it more interactive than other tile placement games I’ve tried. ... I loved the simplicity and interactivity of the game, as well as the originality." - The Opinionated Gamers

Lanterns: The Harvest Festival offers all of the fun and depth of the tabletop game, PLUS:

β€’ Online asynchronous matchmaking against old friends and new

β€’ Strategic solo play to hone your skills against AI players

β€’ Progressive Challenge system to guide you through gameplay

β€’ Intuitive tap-and-drag tile placement for fast and easy play

For more information, please visit www.direwolfdigital.com

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at /direwolfdigital


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 140 Counts
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Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Based on the acclaimed board game, Lanterns: The Harvest Festival challenges players to decorate the palace lake with floating lanterns. Players take turns placing lake tiles, earning lantern cards based on the colors presented to each side. Collect sets of cards to earn Honor points and secure victory in this beautiful, strategic, and relaxing tile-placement game.

Features

1

Award-winning board game mechanics

2

Asynchronous online multiplayer

3

Challenging AI opponents

4

Zen-like atmosphere and music

Tips

Promotion Videos

Lanterns Harvest Festival - Digital Board Games - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, it features asynchronous online matchmaking to play against friends or players worldwide.

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