The One Rule
Tap an arrow to fire it. It travels from the arrowhead toward the edge of the board.
- Clear Path. The arrow flies off the board, and your Lifetime Clears total increases by one.
- Blocked Path. The arrow bumps forward, sparks, and returns to its place. You lose nothing.
Clear every arrow to finish the level. The next board begins automatically.
Read the Tip, Not the Tail
Starting at level 10, some arrows bend around corners. A bent arrow always fires in the direction of its arrowhead. The rest of the arrow still occupies space and can block other arrows.
You Cannot Lose
There is no timer and no limit on attempts. Each board is generated backwards from a solved state, so a valid solution exists before the level begins. Removing an arrow only opens more paths, which means your choices cannot make the board impossible to finish.
Try any arrow you think might be clear. A blocked shot simply returns to its place.
Tips
- Start Near the Edges. Outward-facing arrows near the border often have the shortest path off the board.
- Follow the Blockers. If an arrow cannot move, look at what blocks it. Clearing that arrow may open several paths at once.
- Watch the Long Arrows. They occupy more dots, so removing one can open a large part of the board.
- Trace Bent Arrows to the Tip. On a two-corner arrow, the tail may point in a completely different direction.
- Take Your Time. Nothing is timed, and the board will wait.
How Levels Grow
Each board is generated when you reach it. The game has no final level, and the challenge changes gradually as you progress.
| Level | What Changes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5×5 grid, two straight arrows |
| Every 3 | Roughly one more arrow on the board |
| 10 | Single-corner arrows appear |
| Every 12 | The grid grows by one dot in each direction |
| 25 | Double-corner arrows appear |
| 300 | The grid reaches its 30×30 maximum; arrows keep getting denser |
Early boards usually give you several clear arrows to choose from. Later boards offer fewer immediate options, so following the chain of blockers becomes more important.
Settings Worth Knowing
- Level
- Jump anywhere. Tap +/− to move one level, hold to move ten at a time. Handy for showing someone a big board.
- Dark Mode
- On by default, since the neon palette was designed for it. There is a full light theme as well.
- Sounds and Haptics
- Every sound is generated by the browser, and the vibration patterns differ for a clear, a block, and the last arrow of a level. Both can be switched off.
- Reset Progress
- Clears your lifetime count and sends you back to level 1. It asks first.
Playing Offline
Install LAST ARROW from your browser menu using “Add to Home Screen” or the install icon in the address bar. Once installed, the game works without an internet connection. Your progress stays in your browser, with no account or upload required.