Victorian children often set up indoor or outdoor mazes using furniture, sticks, or chalk markings. One player was blindfolded while peers guided or challenged them to reach a goal. The game emphasized spatial awareness, problem-solving, and cooperative interaction. Blindfold mazes could be short or elaborate, with multiple stages or secret “safe spots.” Variations included timed runs or team relays. Adults encouraged such games as creative physical exercise. Blindfold mazes also taught trust, communication, and anticipation. Children learned to negotiate space safely while maintaining fun.
Blindfold mazes enhanced coordination, trust, and cognitive mapping.
It shows how Victorian children invented complex play using minimal resources.
Did you know some blindfold maze games included subtle “traps” like furniture obstacles to increase difficulty?
[History Extra, historyextra.com]