Maze Runner – Navigate Growing Procedural Mazes

Move one open cell at a time from the start to the flag while each later level increases the maze dimensions until 21×21.

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Maze Runner

PuzzleUpdated: 2026-08-07
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About Maze Runner

Navigate from the top-left maze start to the flag near the bottom-right while tracking completion time. Level 1 generates an 11×11 maze; dimensions increase by two per level and cap at 21×21.

The maze is carved with a depth-first backtracking generator from cell (1,1). A one-second interval tracks elapsed time until the flag is reached.

How to Play Maze Runner

1Use Arrow keys or WASD, or swipe, to move one open cell at a time.

2Follow open corridors toward the flag at the opposite side of the maze.

3After reaching the flag, press Next Level to generate the next maze.

Maze Runner Rules

  • Movement into a wall is ignored and does not change position.
  • The timer stops when the player reaches the goal flag.
  • Next Level increases the level and creates a new maze; the button itself is not gated by an automatic completion requirement.

Maze Runner Game Mechanics

Objective

Navigate from the top-left maze start to the flag near the bottom-right while tracking completion time.

Round End

A level is marked complete when the player reaches the flag; there is no failure state or move limit.

  • Level 1 generates an 11×11 maze; dimensions increase by two per level and cap at 21×21.
  • The maze is carved with a depth-first backtracking generator from cell (1,1).
  • A one-second interval tracks elapsed time until the flag is reached.
  • Level and time are session-only; this runtime does not persist best times or highest level.

Tips & Strategies

  • At junctions, remember which branch you have already tested so you do not repeatedly backtrack into the same dead end.
  • On larger mazes, use the goal's general bottom-right direction only as orientation; walls still require local route finding.

Game Info

Game NameMaze Runner
CategoryPuzzle
DifficultyMedium
PlatformWeb Browser
PriceFree
Players1 Player
ControlsKeyboard / Touch
Last Updated2026-08-07

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play Maze Runner?

Navigate from the top-left maze start to the flag near the bottom-right while tracking completion time. Controls: keyboard, touch.

How does scoring or progress work in Maze Runner?

Level 1 generates an 11×11 maze; dimensions increase by two per level and cap at 21×21.

When does Maze Runner end or reset?

A level is marked complete when the player reaches the flag; there is no failure state or move limit.

Does Maze Runner save progress?

Level and time are session-only; this runtime does not persist best times or highest level.

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