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Magic Maze geolocation game demands eyes-on attention

08 February 2010 by Chris Davies



If you’ve ever been looking for an excuse to walk into things, stumble around and generally put your life at risk, you could always try a quick game of Magic Maze for Android.  devGuide’s new game combines physical GPS position with an on-screen labyrinth, which the player navigates by moving around their environment.

The company recommends you play outside, and given the sharp blow we’ve just received to the face thanks to a sudden turn into a doorframe, we’d agree it’s the best plan of action.  Your route has to take place within the on-screen game area – if you try to cheat the phone will know, and you’ll lose – but you also lose a life by stepping on any of the green squares.

We’d like to have seen a little more in the way of real-world interaction, perhaps some augmented reality so that the game is overlaid onto the camera’s view of what’s physically ahead of you.  Still, maybe we’ll get that in a later release.  Magic Maze is available to download now, priced at £0.99 ($1.55).

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  1. haha. now thats just crazy lol id love to see someone running around like crazy in public holding nothing but a phone ( and dressed u sickos )
    " its finally done it. technology has drivin him/her insane "
  2. This would be cool, but what are you supposed to do if there's a wall orr.. intersection in front of you?
  3. Thank you for you kind words Chris! I'm the programmer who wrote Magic Maze. Yes, we do recommend that you play Magic Maze outside, because your phone needs to "see" the GPS satellites in the sky. Please be careful when playing Magic Maze, it's simple looks are deceiving

    We will be posting updates that add more levels, a level editor, a multi-player mode, and an even more "immersive" experience. Let us know what you think of Magic Maze, we are here and at Twitter @localolo_com

    @TheJuan some people who tried to play Magic Maze call it "brutal and exhausting" because of all the walking/running they have to do, but what's loosing a few pounds when you're having fun with the latest/coolest tech? You could claim that Magic Maze is healthy for you

    @ado010 that's why we recommend you find an open square space approx. 70m x 70m. That's probably why the app won't be very popular in Tokyo ;-)

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