Featured: ChessRed Light, Green Light
Run on green. Freeze on red. Move while the tower is watching and you are eliminated. Reach the finish line before time runs out.
How to play Red Light Green Light
Hold on green
Press and hold the button, or the Space key, to run toward the finish line.
Watch the warning
When the green lamp starts blinking you slow down. Let go before it turns red.
Freeze on red
Still holding when the light turns red? You are eliminated and watch the rest of the race.
Cross the line
Finish first to win the race. Play a single race or a best of 3 or 5 match.
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Play Red Light Green Light online
Red Light Green Light is the classic playground game of nerve and timing, now a free online survival game you can play in your browser. Hold to run while the tower shows green, and freeze the instant it turns red. One wrong move and you are out.
Race your friends in real time
Create a room, share the code and race up to three friends on the same field. Every player wears a numbered bib, and you can see everyone's progress live. Players who finish or get eliminated keep watching until the race is over.
Three difficulty levels
Easy gives you long green lights and a generous reaction window. Hard flips the lights fast and gives you almost no time to stop. Practice solo to set a best time for each level, then take on your friends.
Free, no download
It works on phones, tablets and computers. Tap and hold on mobile, or hold the Space key on a keyboard.
FAQ
How do you play Red Light Green Light online?
Hold the button or the Space key to run while the light is green. Let go before it turns red. Anyone still moving on red is eliminated.
What happens when I finish or get eliminated?
You watch the rest of the race live until every player has finished or been eliminated, or time runs out.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Create a room, share the code and race up to three friends. Play a single race or a best of 3 or best of 5 match.