Is the candle maze free to print?

Yes. The candle maze is free to view and print, and the solution is included on this page.

How hard is the candle maze?

It rates medium — a 113×150 grid with a 1,146-cell solution path and 594 dead ends. Best for ages 6+, roughly 8–15 min to solve.

Is there really only one way through the candle maze?

Yes. Every maze on MazeDIY is generated by algorithm and checked with a path-finding pass, so there is exactly one route from start to finish.

What size should I print the candle maze at?

It prints cleanly on standard A4 or US Letter paper. Print at 100% (no "fit to page") to keep the corridors an even width.

Candle Maze

A real, solvable maze shaped like a candle — generated by algorithm, verified to have a single solution, and free to print. Start at the red flag and find your way to the checkered flag.

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Difficulty: Medium
Best for ages: 6+
Est. solve time: 8–15 min
Grid: 113×150
Solution path: 1,146 cells
Corridor cells: 5,497
Dead ends: 594
Solutions: 1 (verified)

About the Candle

A candle is a wick set in wax that gives off light when it burns. For thousands of years candles were a main way to light a home after dark, long before electric lamps. Today their soft, warm glow brings a cozy feeling to the holidays. Add this candle to a holiday party craft, tracing the path up from the base to the flame.

A candle is a wick in wax that gives light as it burns.
Candles were a main source of indoor light for centuries.
Their warm glow adds a cozy holiday feeling.

Learn more about the candle on Wikipedia

Solution

How to use this maze

Start at the red flag and trace a path to the checkered flag — there is one correct route.
Print on A4 or US Letter at 100% scale; the solution image above is the answer key.
Free for classroom, homeschool, and personal printing.

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