Jump Maze iPhone App

Description

With simple rules and surprisingly complex solutions, this free Jump Maze app offers a fun mental challenge with 10,000 Rook Jumping Mazes (a.k.a. Number Mazes).

Each maze is a grid of numbers with a goal square marked "G". Each number indicates how many squares one must move horizontally or vertically from that square. Starting in the upper-leftmost square, one tries to reach the goal square with the fewest moves.

There is no time pressure. There are no dead ends. There is a path to the goal from each square. Once you reach the goal, the shortest solution length is revealed. You can try again to find a better path, or you can try a new maze at any time. An optional Hints feature highlights the squares you have reached. Review the rules through the tutorial, or jump right in and play.

This mental snack is offered for your puzzling pleasure from the students and faculty of Gettysburg College's Department of Computer Science. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move diagonally? No. Only vertical and horizontal moves are allowed.
Can I move vertically and horizontally in one turn? No. You may only move the given number of squares in one direction.
Can I stop at the edge of the maze or wrap around? No. You must move the given number of squares in a single direction without wrapping around.

Additional Resources

iTunes Jump Maze app preview page
Rook Jumping Mazes - everything you'd ever want to know about Rook Jumping Mazes, including history, a maze of the day, and examples from other maze designers.
YouTube demo video with Ben Winston at Celebration 2010

Credits

Project Manager: Ben Winston
Maze Generation: Dr. Todd Neller
Music: Alexander Posmontier, Steven Hnath
Graphics: Amanda Gower, Stefanie Roberts
Maze Logic: Forrest Jacobs, Steven Moxley

Support

This app is offered for your entertainment from the students and faculty of Gettysburg College's Department of Computer Science. It came together through a remarkable all-volunteer effort: no credit, no pay, just the joy of bringing it into existence. For this reason, while we welcome feedback and suggestions for improvements, we cannot guarantee a timely response. Contact information is through the link below.