WASD or Arrow Keys Move
Swipe on mobile
How to Play
GoalGuide the blue dot from the start to the green exit, finding the shortest path you can.
Controls- Use W A S D or the Arrow keys to move.
- On a touchscreen, swipe in the direction you want to go.
DifficultyHigher difficulty means a larger maze with more dead ends.
Tips- Dead ends cost time — glance ahead before committing to a turn.
- Following one wall consistently (the "right-hand rule") will eventually solve any maze.
- Try to beat your personal best time, shown in the breadcrumb bar.
About Maze History, Strategy & Tips
A maze is a network of paths and walls with a single starting point and a single exit. Your goal is to guide your marker from start to finish, finding the shortest route you can through the branching corridors and dead ends.
Mazes are one of humanity’s oldest puzzle forms — simple enough for a child to enjoy, yet rich enough to challenge an adult’s sense of direction and planning.
The History of Maze
Mazes and labyrinths are among the oldest designed structures in human culture. The earliest known labyrinth motif was carved into a stone in Sardinia roughly 4,000 years ago. The most famous, the labyrinth of the Minotaur in Greek mythology, was said to have been designed by Daedalus on the island of Crete — so cunningly that its creator could barely escape it.
Real hedge mazes became a feature of Renaissance and Baroque gardens in Europe, where aristocrats strolled their paths for amusement. Paper-and-pencil maze puzzles — printed on a page rather than walked through — appeared in the nineteenth century and became a staple of puzzle books, newspapers, and children’s activity pages. Today’s digital mazes add movement, timing, and ever-changing layouts to the classic formula.
Solving Strategies
The right-hand rule
If you always keep your right hand (or left hand) on the wall and follow it without letting go, you will eventually reach the exit. This works for any maze that is fully connected — though it may not give you the shortest path.
Look ahead before turning
Dead ends cost time. Before committing to a branch, glance down it to see if it visibly terminates. A moment of foresight saves many wasted steps.
Mark tried branches mentally
When you hit a dead end and backtrack, remember which branch failed so you do not re-enter it. Choosing the unexplored branch at each junction systematically explores the whole maze.
Aim for the exit
Keep the goal’s general direction in mind. When multiple paths open ahead, prefer the one that heads broadly toward the exit — mazes are usually designed to reward forward progress.
Maze FAQ
Is the maze different every time?
Yes — a fresh maze is generated for each game, so you never solve the same layout twice.
Does the right-hand rule always work?
It works for any simply-connected maze. It will get you to the exit, though not necessarily by the shortest route.
How does difficulty change?
Larger mazes with more branching dead ends and longer corridors at higher difficulty.
Can I play with touch controls?
Yes — swipe in the direction you want to move on phones and tablets, or use WASD / arrow keys on a keyboard.