Dice Maze - Play the Rolling-Die Puzzle Online
A die tumbles across the grid - every move rolls it a quarter turn, so the top face changes with each step. Land on the gold squares in order showing the right number, then roll out through the exit.
Arrow keys / WASD, or click an adjacent square to roll.
How a dice maze works
Route and rotation are one problem
A die's opposite faces always sum to seven, so the top number is fully decided by the path you took. Arriving on the right square with the wrong face does nothing.
Targets in order
Gold squares are numbered 1 and up - visit them in sequence with that exact number facing up, then exit through the green square.
Loops fix faces
Rolling around a 2x2 block brings you home with a different number on top - the standard trick for correcting a face without changing position.
About dice mazes
The rolling-die maze is a classic logic-puzzle family - Robert Abbott popularized the form in Mad Mazes, and variants appear in puzzle books, newspaper pages and browser games. The core idea is always the same: movement rules tied to the die's rotation make the trivial act of walking a grid into real planning.
FAQ
What is a dice maze?
A grid puzzle where a die rolls square to square and the number on top changes with each move. Most variants make you reach targets or an exit with a required face up.
How do I control the die?
Arrow keys or WASD on desktop; on touch screens, tap any square next to the die to roll onto it.
What does par mean?
The shortest possible solution in moves, found by solver - finishing under par is the challenge.
Is the dice maze free?
Yes - it runs entirely on this page, no account or download.