Mazescape: Ariadne Rulebook

Table of Contents

Introduction
Preparation
How to Move Through the Labyrinth
Starting Over
Exiting the Labyrinth
Secondary Objectives
Objectives Table
Credits

Introduction

The box contains 7 different Mazescapes. Each is independent of the others, but we recommend starting with number 1, then exploring them in order, to get the fullest possible experience.

Your journey into each Mazescape always begins on the Compass Rose, and your goal is to find your way to the Impossible Triangle. Once you reach it, you can move on to the next Mazescape.

Each Mazescape also offers its own secondary objectives, such as finding, activating, or picking up objects. The secondary objectives for each Mazescape are detailed on its back cover.

Preparation

You must play on a table or other flat surface. Unfold the Mazescape so that the first and last pages remain in permanent contact with the table.

Use the cursor provided in the box (or simply your finger). This cursor must NEVER leave the table. Every Mazescape begins with the cursor placed on the Compass Rose.

You can fold and unfold the Mazescape along its pre-set creases to open and close its sections. The section occupied by the cursor must not be folded or unfolded.

Your goal is to reach the exit. In every Mazescape, the exit is represented by the Impossible Triangle.

On the last page of this booklet is a table where you can note the Mazescapes you have completed and the time spent solving them. Blank tables can be downloaded from the Mazescape page on www.iello.com.

How to Move Through the Labyrinth

Only white paths can be taken. It is not possible to jump from one path to another (remember, you must never lift the cursor from the paper). You can go up and down stairs, and pass under paths, as long as you keep following the path that is drawn.

You can also go up and down using ladders.

Some Mazescapes have closed doors. To pass through such a door, you must first have found and picked up the key of the matching color. Use the table on the last page of this booklet to note the keys you have picked up (a key is considered picked up as soon as you move the cursor over it).

Portals let you teleport. Move the cursor directly onto another portal, ignoring the paths and without folding or unfolding any section. To teleport, both portals must be visible.

Starting Over

If you think you are stuck in a dead end, you can start over from the Compass Rose. In this case, make sure to refold the Mazescape according to the folding instructions shown on its back cover.

Exiting the Labyrinth

When you reach the Impossible Triangle, you escape the labyrinth! You can then begin the next Mazescape.

To keep the Mazescapes from being damaged, carefully follow the folding instructions shown on the back cover.

If you get lost in the labyrinth and need a little help getting out, you can scan the QR code printed on the back of the Mazescape with your phone. This code will take you to a set of hints that should help you continue your exploration.

Secondary Objectives

Each Mazescape has its own specific secondary objectives. They are shown on its back cover. On the last page of this booklet, a table lets you track these objectives. There are 3 types of secondary objectives:

Find: To complete this objective, you must move the cursor onto the indicated element. For example, find this flag.
Activate: To complete this objective, you must reach the switch (by moving the cursor onto it). For example, activate the switch to "start the clock."
Pick up and carry: To complete this objective, you must first pick up the object (1), then carry it to its destination (2). For example, pick up the coin and bring it to the fountain.

Objectives Table

The last pages of the booklet carry the Objectives Table (one column per Mazescape, numbered 1 through 7) and the Final Challenge tracker, where you note which Mazescapes and secondary objectives you have completed.

If you enjoyed this game, discover new challenges on the Mazescape page at www.iello.com.

Credits

Design: Pablo Céspedes and Víctor Hugo Cisternas
Illustration: Joan Guardiet and Àlex Santaló
Graphic Design: Bascu
Layout: David Esbrí
French Translation: MeepleRules.fr
French Proofreading: Maëva Debieu