Over 30 Maze-Making Design Templates to get you started !

So you want to design your own maze, but you want a little extra help. Well you have come to the right place. I have set-up 22 different maze making templates to get you started, some with variations depending on who it is intended for. There is also a section below of 10 Holiday themed maze making templates for kids, so 32 templates in total ! If you want to learn how to make over 40 different types of mazes - you can find each step by step maze instructions here. My Goal - Maze making made easy !

If you do not read the above How-To’s you can use these 2 simple rules to create a maze:

  1. Choose and create a Start and Goal if they are not already shown on the template. They may be arrows or simply writing Start and Goal in the maze

  2. Create maze walls (by connecting dots, drawing lines as shown) and make sure you have a solution by not closing off all pathways to the goal.

  • Standard Maze Template

No instructions on this one but it is very simple - Connect the dots to create the walls of the maze. Make sure you have a possible solution when you are done ! This can also be used for: Avoid Items Maze, Find Items Maze

Standard maze making template

Standard Maze Template

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  • Connected Dots Maze template
    A variation of a standard maze with a bit more flexibility. You will need to add start and goal arrows, or write start and goal within the walls of the maze. A second version is larger at 15x19. This can also be used for: Avoid Items Maze, Find Items Maze. The last two feature larger dots, with a second a more random placement to be more interesting visually.

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large dots
Large dot random

  • Escape Maze Template
    Two versions, one with and one without instructions. You just need to draw a few walls to create the pathways (and choose a goal).

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  • Axonometric Maze Template

If you are wondering what Axonometric is, well this set-up will allow you to make a 3-d looking box or other object when you create your maze. Get creative !

Create a Maze template Axonometric

Axonometric Maze Template

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  • Letter Maze/ Number Maze Template

    This could be used for a variety of maze types. I pre added the Start and Goal for you. Fill the grid blocks with letters/numbers/shapes/math and give the solver directions on how to solve. This can also be used for: Arrow Maze, Color Grid Maze, Puzzle Maze

Grid maze making template

Grid Maze Template

Gridded maze template

  • Horizontal / Vertical Maze Template

    Shown as a horizontal maze template, but if you put it on it’s side it would be a vertical maze template. You just need to add some vertical lines in each row to create the pathways.

Vertical maze template

Vertical / Horizontal Maze Template

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  • Trail Maze Template
    A great and fun type of maze. 2 versions, with and without instructions. This is a great way to make a hidden message maze.

    This can also be used for: Arrow Maze, Color Grid Maze, Puzzle Maze, Avoid Items Maze, Find Items Maze

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CONDITIONAL PATH MAZE TEMPLATES

This is an advanced type of maze design that you can read about in this post: How to Make Multiple Conditional Maze Types.

Laser Maze template
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Find or Avoid Maze Template

This wide open maze template has a lot of flexibility and was made for Find mazes or Avoid mazes.

Find or Avoid Maze Template
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Kids Maze Templates

A set of 6 different sized to be very easy mazes for kids.

Template downloads: Maze Template 1, Maze Template 2, Maze Template 3, Maze Template 4, Maze Template 5, Line Leads Template

Holiday Maze Templates for Kids

And now a special section of templates for the Holidays for Kids. A set of 10 Kids Maze Templates ! The below are all included in the download. Not shown, but downloadable are the same mazes, but in Spanish !

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How to Draw a 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

We have covered how to draw both classical and square shapes of labyrinths previously. Today I will take you through the steps to draw a new shape, a circular labyrinth. Today we look at how to digitally make a 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth. This method is a draw and cut method, meaning you will be making edits that remove lines you have previously drawn as you move thru the steps. You could also use this with method using a pencil with a an eraser ! Let’s get started.

  • Step 1: Draw 6 Concentric Circles

Draw 6 concentric circles each an equal distance between one another and centered around the middle circle. The middle circle will become the labyrinths goal. You will notice from the example that exactly one more circle would fit into the center of the figure, that would create a very small center.

6 concentric circles

  • Step 2: Draw the 7 Inner Walls

I could break this into more steps but there are 7 straight lines that form inner walls and pathways. See the example. At 12 o’clock create 2 lines, leaving only the center pathway open. At 3 o’clock add a 2 pathway wall to block circles between 2 and 4. Use 2 lines to draw a pathway from the center to the bottom edge (notice neither are at 6 o’clock). Add an additional line to the left starting from circle 2 that will become the entrance. Add a line at 9 o’clock blocking the pathways between circles 3 and 5.

  • Step 3: Add Pathways Where Needed

Refer to the picture and add pathways where needed, erasing portions of the circles. There are many, and depending on how you draw/erase them the number can change.

5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

That completes the drawing of a 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth. Well at least this version of it !

ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS

Now I should let you know that there are multiple possible options to configure this labyrinth. You can read about 6 different versions of a 9 circuit circular labyrinth that also apply to 5 circuit circular labyrinths. Let’s take a look at what a 5 circuit circular labyrinth would look like if made with 1/2/3/4/8 and 12 sections. If you were to walk these labyrinths in the physical world this could also be referred to be the number of turnback’s instead of sections.

6 different 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth Construction options

6 different options for 5 circuit circular labyrinths

Here is a visual to show what I mean by sections:

6 different 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth Construction options sectioned

Showing “sections” of the labyrinth constructions

The one that you choose is really your personal preference. I prefer the 4 section version. 1 section is a bit boring, while the 12 section looks a bit busy and would not be very much fun to walk. While I do not have individual instructions for these versions, the basic instructions remain the same as above. Step 1 is the exact same, with changes to where lines and drawn and erased in steps 2/3. While the math is easy for these versions of the circular labyrinth (360 degrees / # sections determines the placement of the sectioned walls) you could easily create other #’s of sections using the same formula of 360 / #sections desired.

5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

 

REAL WORLD CIRCULAR LABYRINTH EXAMPLES

As part of a large research product on labyrinths in the US I was able to find a few circular labyrinths you can visit to see examples in person:

  • The Medicinehat Medicinals Labyrinth in Deming, NM is a 5 circuit circular labyrinth made of earth and rocks. It has a 65 foot diameter and can be visited with an appointment.

  • The Lakeside Lavender and Herbs, LLC Labyrinth in La Porte, IN is a 5 circuit circular labyrinth made with lavender plants with stone pathways. It has a 62 foot diameter and can be visited with an appointment.

If you prefer making a different type of labyrinth, you can find step by step labyrinth making instructions. Including:

A Comparison of 3 different types of 11 Circuit Labyrinths

How to Draw a Classical 7 Circuit Labyrinth

How to Draw a 7 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

Today we look at how to digitally make a 7 Circuit Circular Labyrinth. This method is a draw and cut method, meaning you will be making edits that remove lines you have previously drawn as you move thru the steps. It is possible to use a drawing only method but I think it is much more complicated with many more steps. Let’s get started. I should also mention that this is an improved method which creates a 4 section labyrinth (you can make many different versions of a circular labyrinth by cutting it into slices - examples below).

Step 1: Draw 8 Concentric Circles

Draw 8 concentric circles each an equal distance between one another and centered around the middle circle. The middle circle will become the labyrinths goal.

8 Concentric Circles

Step 2: Draw the 4 Inner Walls

I could break this into more steps but there are 4 straight lines that form inner walls and pathways at the turn around points. See the example. At 12 o’clock create 1 line from the center goal blocking paths but the outer one. At 3 o’clock add a line to block all but the inner pathway next to the goal. Use 2 lines to draw a pathway from the center to the bottom edge (notice neither are at 6 o’clock, but they are centered). The left line is drawn across all circles. The right line goes across all pathways but the final one. Add a line at 9 o’clock blocking all pathways except the one next to the goal.

8 Concentric Circles with line breaks

Step 3: Add Pathways Where Needed

Refer to the picture and add pathways where needed, erasing portions of the circles. There are many, and depending on how you draw/erase them the number can change. They are all at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’ clock.

7 circuit circular labyrinth with 4 sections

That completes the drawing of a 7 Circuit Circular Labyrinth.

Circular 7 Circuit Labyrinth

7 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

My original version of the 7 circuit circular labyrinth is below. I made it using a shortcut, which you also could use if you prefer this look better (obviously I do not, because I re-did this entire post for the new version !). Draw a 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth, add two more concentric circles, extend the left center line to the bottom edge and create the exit. It’s easy to write in a sentence, but much more difficult to do ! Good Luck !

7 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

Alternative versions - number of labyrinth sections

Here is a look at what the labyrinth could you like if you want to make it with different sections. I am re-using the illustration I made for the 5 circuit circular labyrinth. It shows the 1, 2, 3, 12, 8, and 6 section versions which could also be created. I tend to always gravitate towards 4 sections, then 2. 1 seems a bit boring and 12 seems like too many to me. For a full look at this subject I did a blog post using the 9 circuit circular labyrinth.

If you like the mathematics of this did you notice that the 3 section is the only one where the initial entrance into the labyrinth goes to the center first before the back and forth begins. What other sectionals would require this ? A 5 section ?

Also, you when creating circular labyrinths you can mix sections by level as I showed above… the outside is one section while other levels are 2 and 4. You have flexibility in the design. In the end symmetrical versions tend to look the most pleasing.

6 different 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth Construction options

REAL WORLD LABYRINTH EXAMPLES

You can find circular labyrinths to walk in the real world. Here are a few examples:

If you are interested in more real world labyrinths, I did a large research project about labyrinths in the USA. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions (about 30), it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered.

Step by step instructions on how to make other digital labyrinths. Including:

How to draw a 5 Circuit Circular Labyrinth

A Comparison of 3 different types of 11 Circuit Labyrinths

How to draw a Classic 3 Circuit Square Labyrinth

How to Draw Large Circuit Circular Labyrinths

Today we look at how to digitally make a circular labyrinth with 9 or more circuits. This method is a draw and cut method, meaning you will be making edits that remove lines you have previously drawn as you move thru the steps. It is possible to use a drawing only method but I think it is much more complicated with many more steps. Let’s get started. Here is what you can expect:

PART 1 - CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF CIRCUITS

PART 2 - CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF SECTIONS

PART 3 - CHOOSE YOUR THICKNESS

PART 4 - STEPS ON HOW TO DRAW THE LARGE CIRCULAR LABYRINTH


PART 1 - CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF CIRCUITS

We are covering multiple sizes of labyrinths in this post, so your first task is to choose how many circuits you want your labyrinth to have. From my research project on labyrinths in the US, I found that 87% of labyrinths in the US have an odd number of circuits. This explains why most directions are for odd numbers.

 

PART 2 - CHOOSE YOUR NUMBER OF SECTIONS

Labyrinths can be broken into sections that typically correspond to the shape of the labyrinth. Triangular labyrinths naturally fit 3 sections, but octagonal labyrinths do not look good with 3 sections. The nice thing about circular labyrinths is that they can look good with any number of sections. Divide 360 by the number of sections you want. That tells you where to place the sections in a 360 degree circle. All of the below are 9 circuit labyrinths, but they have 1, 2, 3, 12, 6 and 4 sections respectively. You can also mix and match sections that are divisible…more on that later.

9 Circuit Circular Labyrinth Section Construction options
 

PART 3 - CHOOSE YOUR THICKNESS

This is just an aesthetic choice that can be adjusted at the end of the process if you are making a digital labyrinth. I prefer the thicker lines for drawing and the thinner lines for real world labyrinths that you walk.

 

PART 4 - STEPS ON HOW TO DRAW THE LARGE CIRCULAR LABYRINTH

Step 1: Draw # Concentric Circles

Draw 1 more concentric circle than the number of circuits you want. A 9 circuit labyrinth requires 10 circles. A 17 circuit labyrinth requires 18 circles. Each circle should be an equal distance between one another and centered around the middle circle. The middle circle will become the labyrinths goal. Here are 10 for example:

10 Concentric Circles

Step 2: Draw the Inner Walls that become the sections

First draw the final processional pathway to the goal. Use 2 lines to draw a pathway from the center to the bottom edge (notice neither are at 6 o’clock). The right line will stop one circle short of the outer circle. If you want a single section you are ready to move to step 3. Otherwise you need to draw your sections based off of 360/# sections. Here is a 9 circuit with 4 sections showing the “flow” of the labyrinth from goal to start in red. You go in one section (towards the center), then out (away from the center), then in, then out. I noted with blue arrows where the turns will be.

labyrinth drawing with sections shown

Now the good news, bad news. You can mix sections when creating a labyrinth. In the below step 2 the outer circuit rings are in 2 sections with the inner using 4. Personally, I prefer consistent sections, but they are not required.

10 Concentric Circles with lines to break it up

Step 3: Add Pathways Where Needed

Create the pathway to the goal by erasing the circle sections at 6 o’clock. Create an entrance to the labyrinth just to the left of 6 o’clock. The other pathways will depend on the number of sections you have. From the goal work backwards, opening turnback’s as needed. Here are what the above labyrinths look like when complete. The first version has 4 sections while the second version is mixed between 2 and 4.

9 Circuit Circular Labyrinth Construction options 4 section
9 Circuit Circular Labyrinth- mix of 2 and 4 sections

That completes the drawing of a 9 Circuit Circular Labyrinth.

In the real world there are not many labyrinths above 11 circuits, but that doesn’t mean we can’t draw them. Let’s do a quick gallery on how to make a 17 circuit circular labyrinth and a 25 circuit using what we just learned. Here is the 17 circuit. 18 concentric circles. 4 sections.

And here is a 25 circuit circular labyrinth. 26 concentric circles. Mixed sections of 2 and 4.