Maze Chomper – clear the maze before the Wisps catch you

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Maze Chomper is a free maze chase arcade game that plays instantly in your browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download, sign-up or ads. Eat every pellet in the maze without being caught; power orbs let you catch the Wisps.

Maze Chomper at a glance
What it is	Maze chase arcade game
Goal	Eat every pellet in the maze without being caught; power orbs let you catch the Wisps
Modes	Endless levels that speed up; 3 lives; bonus gems
Controls	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the maze, or the on-screen pad
Players	1
Price	Free, no ads, no sign-up, no download
Works on	Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser

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Game	Type	Modes	Controls
Maze Chomper	Maze chase arcade game	Endless levels that speed up; 3 lives; bonus gems	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the maze, or the on-screen pad
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River Hopper	Road and river crossing arcade game	Levels that get faster; 3 lives; 30 seconds per crossing	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe, tap to hop forward, or the on-screen pad
Flappy Wing	One-button endless flying game	Endless; medals at 10 (Bronze), 20 (Silver), 30 (Gold) and 40 (Platinum)	Tap, click, Space or Up to flap
Ocean Grow	Eat-and-grow action game	Levels with more predators; 3 lives	Your fish follows your finger or mouse; arrow keys or WASD also work
Color Memory	Sequence memory game	Classic (3 lives), Strict (one mistake ends it) and Speed (strict and faster each round)	Tap or click the pads, or press 1-4 or the arrow keys
Paddle Ball	Paddle and ball arcade game	Against the computer (Easy, Medium, Unbeatable) or 2 players on one device	Drag on your half, move the mouse, or W/S and the arrow keys
Snake	Classic snake arcade game	Walls or Wrap-around; Easy, Normal and Fast speeds	Arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the field, or the on-screen pad
Brick Breaker	Ball-and-paddle brick breaking arcade game	Five brick layouts that repeat faster; 3 lives; power-ups for a wider paddle, extra balls and extra lives	Drag on the game or move the mouse; arrow keys or A/D; tap, click or Space to launch
Bubble Shooter	Bubble shooter arcade puzzle	Endless levels with more rows and colours; a new row after several shots that pop nothing; next-bubble preview and swap	Drag to aim and lift to shoot, or point and click; arrow keys aim, Space shoots, Down swaps

A maze chase with four hunters

Maze Chomper is a fast maze chase. Steer the Chomper through the corridors, eat every pellet, and stay one step ahead of the four Wisps. Each Wisp hunts in its own way, so the trick is to read them: the one behind you is rarely the dangerous one.

Tips for a high score

Plan a route. Clear long corridors in one sweep and leave single pellets near the den for last.
Save the power orbs. Eat one when several Wisps are close, then chase them while they are pale.
Watch Scout and Twist. They try to get in front of you, so turn early at junctions.
Use the tunnel. Wisps chasing you through the side tunnel lose ground as you come out on the far side.
Grab the gem. It is worth far more than a pellet and only stays for nine seconds.

How to play Maze Chomper

1
Steer the Chomper
Use the arrow keys or WASD, swipe on the maze, or press the on-screen pad. Your next turn is remembered and taken at the first opening.
2
Clear the maze
Eat every pellet (10 points) and power orb (50) to finish the level. The next level is a little faster.
3
Turn the tables
A power orb makes the Wisps pale for a few seconds. Catch them for 200, 400, 800 and 1,600 points in a row.
4
Use the tunnel
The middle row wraps around: leave on one side and come back on the other to shake off a chaser.

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Brick Breaker
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Bubble Shooter
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Frequently asked questions

How do the four Wisps behave?

Dash (purple) heads straight for you. Scout (orange) aims a few tiles ahead of where you are going. Twist (blue) works with Dash to cut you off from the other side. Drift (white) wanders at random. Every so often they all scatter to the corners for a few seconds.

How long do power orbs last?

About seven seconds on the first level, a little less on each later level, and never under two seconds. The Wisps flash white just before they recover.

What are the bonus gems?

A gem appears below the Wisps' den twice per level, after 60 and 140 pellets, and stays for nine seconds. It is worth 200 points on level 1 and more on later levels.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Swipe on the maze to turn, or use the arrow pad under the game. The maze is tall and narrow, so it fills a phone screen well.

How many lives do I have?

Three. Your best score is saved on your device.

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