Following the death of his sister to brain cancer,
Motoi Yamamoto adopted salt as his primary artistic medium. In Japanese culture salt is not only a necessary element to sustain human life, but it is also a
symbol of purification. He uses salt in loose form to create
intricate labyrinth patterns on the gallery floor or in
baked brick form to construct large interior structures. As with the labyrinths and unnavigable passageways,
Motoi Yamamoto views his installations as exercises which are at once futile yet necessary to his healing.
posted by netbros
on Mar 20, 2009 -
25 comments
Flash
Friday Fun:
Maze Stopper 2, help your character reach the flag first by placing obstacles for your opponent(s). You are scored by how much faster you are than your opponent. There is a "Freeze" tool to make placing obstacles easier.
There is a walkthrough for when you get stuck, and if you're anything like me you will.
posted by schyler523
on Sep 11, 2008 -
11 comments
连环梦 ... (aka
Kawa)
"It might be an exit; It might be a trap; It might be just a dream." 连环梦 is a surreal point-and-click maze/puzzle from China, full of twists and unexpected turns.
(note: flash)
posted by crunchland
on Apr 5, 2006 -
15 comments
La Fuga - "The Escape" - can be found inside an old bank in Madrid. A "live immersive gaming" experience, its players try to "escape" equipped only with a networked PDA and their wits. Think of it as a cross between the
Tactile Dome and
The Game, with a bit of
Myst and a dash of
Cube mixed in.
posted by TunnelArmr
on Mar 19, 2006 -
17 comments
The Maze. From the annals of the Internet: Before there was
The Riddle, there was this
"virtual space in the shape of a book" based on the quaintly illustrated
Maze by Christopher Manson. Find the shortest path in and out of the maze, from Room 1 to Room 45 (the center) and back. At Room 45 is another riddle, whose answer is concealed somewhere in that shortest path, which, if you are clever, you can make in only 16 steps.
"Anything in this space might be a clue. Not all clues are necessarily trustworthy."
posted by Lush
on Jun 8, 2005 -
25 comments
Amaizeing! This was mentioned once before
a year ago but I missed out on the fun of the thread. It's that time of year again. This year there's over
one hundred and thirty locations. Since farming alone doesn't bring enough money in for many, I guess tourism & entertainment is a nice sideline for some farmers. Gee whiz! It looks like fun! Any
Texan MeFites interested in a road trip?
posted by ZachsMind
on Sep 5, 2002 -
15 comments
Haunted House = No STDs! "As visitors make their way through a dimly lit, S-shaped maze, they view startling, full-color photos of canker sores and genital warts on male and female genitalia infected with syphilis, chlamydia or gonorrhea. An empty casket at the end sends a message that death awaits anyone who does not practice safe sex."
posted by adrober
on Oct 30, 2001 -
8 comments
Get lost in the Maize! To me, Fall means pumpkins, pumpkin pie, turning leaves, and the annual trip to the cornfield maze!
See if the one near you has a haunted maze the few weekends before Halloween. (Advice: Bring a map. It's actually quite challenging, and calling for the Corn Cops to get you out is embarrassing.)
Every year I take a bunch of friends or co-workers to the maze, and to this day, this is my favorite bonding experience. What's your favorite teambuilding experience?
posted by jennak
on Oct 5, 2001 -
17 comments
