Shaped Maze Generator
Create unique maze puzzles in different shapes with our Shaped Maze Generator. Customize the shape, size, difficulty, colors and line style, then generate print-ready mazes with solutions. Download your finished puzzles as PDF, PNG or SVG for puzzle books, KDP, Etsy printables and other commercial projects.
Preview before you buy a membership: Explore the maze maker and preview your puzzle for free. A paid membership is required to download, and every membership includes commercial-use rights.
Heading(For PDF file only)
Number of Cells
Cell Width
Shape
Maze Color
Difficulty level
Solution Color
Line Width
Line Edges
Options
Generate Maze
Click 'generate maze' button to make maze puzzles
Regenerate puzzle to randomize or implement any updates.
Download
Download PDF with solution in Letter, A4, A3 or A5. PNG and SVG are available for the puzzle or the solution. Downloads require a membership. Commercial license included.
Create Custom Shaped Maze Puzzles
The Shaped Maze Generator lets you create maze puzzles in a variety of shapes instead of being limited to a standard rectangular grid. Choose a shape and customize the maze to create puzzles for activity books, puzzle books, worksheets, printable products and other projects.
Each maze is generated with a unique path. You can adjust settings such as the number of cells, cell width, difficulty level, maze color, solution color, line thickness and corner style. Start and end marks can also be added to make the puzzle easier to follow.
Shapes You Can Create
- Animals and objects: balloon, basket, box, bunny, butterfly, carrot, crown, donut, egg, flag, monitor, pumpkin, stocking, table lamp, tree, umbrella, window
- Symbols and basics: circle, diamond, ellipse, heart, moon, square, star, clover
- Letters: A to Z
Seasonal ideas: Pumpkin for Halloween, tree and stocking for Christmas, egg, bunny and carrot for Easter, heart for Valentine’s Day.
Customize the Maze Design
Use the available controls to create a maze that matches your project. Make simpler shaped mazes for children’s activities or increase the difficulty for more challenging puzzle books and activity collections.
You can also customize the appearance of the maze by changing line colors, solution colors, line width and edge style. Add a custom heading when creating PDF puzzles to prepare the page for printing or publishing.
Download Shaped Mazes as PDF, PNG or SVG
Finished maze puzzles are available in multiple file formats for different projects. Choose PDF for print-ready puzzle pages, PNG for image-based designs, or SVG when you need scalable vector artwork.
PDF downloads include both the maze puzzle and its solution, making it easier to prepare complete puzzle books, worksheets and activity packs.
Shaped Mazes for KDP, Etsy and Puzzle Books
Create shaped mazes for commercial projects such as puzzle books, activity books, printable worksheets and digital puzzle packs. With any paid membership, generated puzzles can be used in eligible products sold through Amazon KDP, Etsy, WooCommerce and other marketplaces, subject to our Terms of Use. Choose a membership length on the Plans & Pricing page.
Shaped mazes can help add variety to a puzzle collection by giving readers something visually different from traditional square and rectangular mazes. Combine different shapes, difficulty levels and maze styles to create themed collections for kids, adults and general puzzle audiences.
How to Create a Shaped Maze
Follow these steps to create the custom mazes:
- Enter an optional puzzle heading for the PDF.
- Choose the number of cells and cell width.
- Select the maze shape.
- Choose a difficulty level.
- Customize the maze and solution colors.
- Set the line width and edge style.
- Choose whether to show start and end marks.
- Generate the maze and preview the solution.
- Select PDF, PNG or SVG and download your finished puzzle.
Commercial Use
Every membership includes commercial-use rights for the puzzles you generate. Puzzles you’ve already downloaded can keep being used and sold after your membership ends. See our Terms of Use for the full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shaped maze?
A shaped maze is a maze puzzle created within a particular outline or design rather than a standard rectangular grid.
Can I try the Shaped Maze Generator before buying a membership?
Yes. You can explore the generator, customize the settings and preview maze puzzles before choosing a plan. A paid membership is required to download the generated files.
Can I use shaped mazes for Amazon KDP or Etsy?
Yes. Every paid membership includes a commercial license, so you can use your shaped mazes in products such as KDP puzzle books and Etsy printables, subject to our Terms of Use.
Can I change the difficulty of a shaped maze?
Yes. The generator provides difficulty settings along with controls for the number of cells and cell width.
Can I download shaped mazes as SVG?
Yes. Generated mazes can be downloaded in available PDF, PNG and SVG formats.
Do I need to credit Maze Puzzle Maker?
No, credit isn’t required. If you’d like to mention us, we’d appreciate it.
Do shaped maze downloads include solutions?
Yes. PDF downloads include the puzzle and its solution, and PNG and SVG can be downloaded as either the puzzle or the solution.