
- BGG rating
- 7.9
The Last Lighthouse: Expansion Collection
- 1 player
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for The Last Lighthouse
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The Last Lighthouse is a board game released in 2024 for 1 player, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Tags.
At the edge of the horizon, the nightmares begin. You, and you alone, defend the lighthouse that keeps them at bay. Can you keep this beacon shining until the dawn, or will you succumb to the spreading darkness? In The Last Lighthouse. your goal is to survive all of the cards in the Nightmare deck, keeping the Lighthouse lit despite the spreading darkness caused by any unchecked Nightmares. Each of the 16 Nightmare cards doubles as a Trap used to control or eliminate these threats, and each feature unique abilities that change up how they are placed or used. The Last Lighthouse is the sixth game in the Simply Solo series. Protect against an ever-growing line of unique nightmares by deploying specialized traps. Place traps wisely to eliminate as many nightmares as possible before they damage your lighthouse and ultimately destroy it. With elegant rules and multiple levels of difficulty, The Last Lighthouse offers plenty of challenge for both casual and dedicated players.
The Last Lighthouse supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Last Lighthouse is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Last Lighthouse for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Last Lighthouse has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Last Lighthouse belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Tags. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Last Lighthouse are: Scott Almes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Last Lighthouse as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.