🛵 Light Cycles

Leave a wall of light and box the AI in without crossing a trail.

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How to play Light Cycles

  1. Press Start. Both cycles move on their own, leaving solid trails.
  2. Steer with the arrow keys, swipes or the D-pad — you cannot turn back on yourself.
  3. Touching any trail or the wall is fatal.
  4. Survive longer than the AI to win the round. Each win speeds the grid up.

Controls

Controls for Light Cycles
InputAction
Arrow keys / swipe / D-padTurn
Ctrl+P / Ctrl+SpacePause and resume
Ctrl+FEnter or leave full screen

Tips & strategy

  • Hug your own wall to leave the AI less room without boxing yourself in.
  • Cut across open space to claim it before the AI fills it.
  • Watch for the AI's turns and seal off the area it needs.
  • Late rounds move fast — commit to turns a moment early.

Frequently asked questions

How do I win a round?

Make the AI crash into a trail or wall while your own cycle stays clear. A head-on counts against you both.

Does it get harder?

Yes — the grid speeds up with every round you win.

How is my score tracked?

Your record is the longest winning streak in a session.