Arrow Maze
Trace a path from start to goal, moving any distance along the direction each arrow points.
The rules
How to play
- 01
The grid
Arrow Maze is played on a square grid (5×5 to 8×8). Each cell holds an arrow pointing up, down, left, or right.
- 02
Starting point
Begin at the cell marked with a gold dot — typically the top-left corner. That is your starting position.
- 03
Following arrows
From any cell you may move to any cell along the direction its arrow points. A right arrow lets you jump to any cell further right in that row.
- 04
Reaching the goal
Your objective is a path from the start to the goal cell — typically the bottom-right corner, marked with another gold dot.
- 05
Valid moves only
You can only move in the direction an arrow points. Highlighted cells show every valid next move from where you stand.
Play smarter
Five ways to find the path
Work backwards
Sometimes it's easier to find which cells can reach the goal and work backwards from there.
Use the hints toggle
The highlighted cells show valid moves. Use this to quickly see your options.
Look for dead ends
Some cells lead nowhere. Identify and avoid them.
Plan ahead
Don't just look at immediate moves. Consider where each move can lead.
Try different paths
If stuck, use Undo to backtrack and try a different route.
Watch & learn
Two minutes to mastery
From the Intel desk
Reading for the curious
Arrow Maze Puzzle: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Directional Paths
Learn how to solve Arrow Maze puzzles from scratch. Master the rules of directional navigation, follow our visual step-by-step tutorial, and discover essential strategies for finding your path to the goal.
Arrow Maze Strategies: Mastering Directional Path Logic
Level up your Arrow Maze skills with advanced techniques including bidirectional solving, convergence analysis, and systematic grid decomposition.
Arrow Maze Strategies: Pathfinding Techniques for Directional Grids
Master Arrow Maze with forced path detection, dead-end analysis, and directional flow techniques. Navigate from start to finish with pure logic.
Keep going
Where to next
Fresh every day
The Daily Arrow Maze
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Go deeper
Rules & strategy guide
How movement works, worked examples, and the full keyboard shortcut list.
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