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 10 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 20 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:
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
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 Template
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
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).
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 !
Axonometric Maze Template
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 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 / Horizontal Maze Template
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
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 !
Happy maze making !
You can invent your own maze types with some help from this 3 part guide:
Part 1 - Options for Starting and Ending a Maze
Part 3 - Conditional Pathway options
And some case studies:
Using Color for Maze Pathways - A Case Study
Maze Design Case Study - Designing a Grid Maze in Different Difficulty levels