Addictive Maze Games for Kids and Adults

Article by Anurag Ghosh (17,429 pts ) , published Nov 13, 2008

Classic maze games like Pac-Man and Boulder Dash have set a precedent for modern maze games of today. There are free online and downloadable maze games available in plenty on the internet. Whether it is Flash or 3D, addictive maze games are a popular choice among gamers.

Maze games are a popular favorite among kids and adults. Classic games like Pac-Man and Boulder Dash have influenced modern maze games to a much greater extent. The excitement of finding a safe route to escape a labyrinth has always made maze games quite addicting among gamers. Here are some addictive maze games that can guarantee hours of fun and enjoyment.

Mummy Maze

Mummy Maze has all the fun and excitement of a scary maze game. Players play the role of a treasure hunter who gets trapped in a mysterious labyrinth of Egyptian pyramids. Of course there will be scary mummies and scorpions. Players have to escape from the clutches of the wicked mummy by searching for a safe exit. The trick is to use labyrinth walls for confusing the monsters. The game has more than 10,000 random mazes to play. 3D rendered graphics and multiplayer functions are some of its excellent features. Mummy Maze can be downloaded or played online for free at Popcap.com.

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Laser Maze

If you are looking for a puzzle and FPS combination in a maze, then Laser Maze is the perfect game for you. The maze consists of a hexagonal field with too many bad guys. Players have to navigate through the labyrinth and blast the bad guys with laser guns. Players have to use the navigation keys and mouse to play Laser Maze.

Future Delivery Boy

This maze game is all about timing and speed. Players have to don the character of a delivery boy and collect parcels by moving swiftly through each maze. The labyrinths have many obstacles in the form of trains, hedgehogs. Players have to avoid them and deliver parcels at the end of the maze to reach their goal. Power packed with 16 exciting levels, Future Delivery Boy has all the elements of a modern maze game.

These games can be played for free on Shockwave.com.

Addictive maze games on the flash platform:

Maze

Developed by GameDesign (Japan), Maze is a 3D casual puzzle game where players have to find an exit to the maze within the time limit. Each maze has a key hidden somewhere. Players have to navigate through the maze and search for the key to the exit door. There are other special items such as clocks and hammers that help players in finding the key. Players have to use clocks to add 10 seconds to the timer and hammers to break down walls. Controls consist of mouse and navigational keys. The game becomes more challenging as each randomly generated maze increases in every level. You can play Maze at GameDesign.

Rat Maze 2

This flash game is a sequel to Rat Maze and the objective is simple - lead the mouse to collect pieces of cheese in a given random maze. Players have to collect all pieces of cheese within the given time limit. Rat maze has some fun features including balls that must be rolled to open locked doors. Rat Maze 2 game is developed by Pixeljam and can be played at http://www.pixeljam.com.