Fiction First Lighthouse on the Threshold is a game about two things. First, creating an immersive world for players to explore and interact with, and second, challenging players to use their own wit and skill to overcome challenges presented to the from the world. Both of these objectives can be accomplished without players understanding anything about how the mechanics of this game actually work. This is why, when you play or run this game, you should first make sure players understand the fiction that surrounds their characters, and the puzzles that they face. The mechanics of the game are used for only one small portion of the actual game-play, and if they ever get in the way of the fiction, they should be ignored. Core Game Loop The core game loop of Lighthouse on the Threshold is this: 1. The GM describes the scene. 2. Players ask questions and make decisions 3. The GM determines what happens. 4. Repeat. This, in its simplest form, is what you and your friends will be