Maze and Math in Video Games

By Xah Lee. Date: 2006-09-30. Last updated: 2020-12-18.

Lady Bug 1981

Ladybug Video Game, Optimal Strategy

bomberman

Bomberman

Marble Madness

Marble Madness

Qix

qix — Qix

Ataxx

ataxx — Ataxx

Pengo

pengo — Pengo

Puzzle and Maze

qbert — Qbert

2007-12-31

GLtron screensot — Screenshot of GLtron.

See Tron Lightcycle Optimal Strategy .

Arcade Video Games, 1980s