🎯 Create Historical Logic Puzzles Using Fixed Outcome Mode in Math Maze
🧭 Overview
This tutorial shows you how to use the Fixed Outcome feature in Puzzle Maker Pro – Math Maze to create puzzles that reveal meaningful historical or themed values — such as a birth year or special number — at the end of the path.
We’ll walk through two examples: creating puzzles where the result leads to the birth years of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685) and Ludwig van Beethoven (1770).
This is a great way to:
- Add storytelling and theme to puzzle books
- Use puzzles for educational or commemorative purposes
- Engage solvers with logic puzzles that reinforce historical facts
📦 Required Modules
🔧 Preparation
- Launch Puzzle Maker Pro
- Select Math Maze from the Puzzle Type dropdown
- Go to the Meta tab
- In the Meta Mode dropdown, choose Fixed Outcome

🪜 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Configure Puzzle Settings
- Choose grid size (e.g. 3×3 or 5×5)
- Set allowed operators (+, –, ×, ÷) as desired
- Use number ranges that ensure your outcome is achievable
- For birth years, set Outcome Max to 100

2. Set Fixed Outcome Parameters for Bach
- Under the Meta tab:
- Set Fixed Outcome to 85 (for Bach)
- Set Result Text to 16
- Open the Branding tab
- Set the Puzzle Title to “Bach”


3. Generate the Puzzle
- Preview the puzzle
- The final cell will show “Result: 16” (your prefix)
- The solver must find a path through all equations that lead to the fixed outcome (85)
- Click Create to Save the puzzle to on your computer
4. Export the Puzzle
- Use the Output Settings tab to save your puzzle as PDF, PNG, JPG, or SVG
- Use Instant Puzzle Books to format it for a printable layout
5. Set Fixed Outcome Parameters for Beethoven
- Under the Meta tab:
- Set Fixed Outcome to 70 (for Beethoven)
- Set Result Text to 17
- In the Branding tab, update the Puzzle Title to “Beethoven”
- Click Create again to generate the Beethoven puzzle

🎯 Outcome
By following these steps, you’ve created two logic puzzles where:
- The solver must pass through every equation (full path traversal)
- The correct solution results in a historically meaningful number
- Each puzzle is themed and self-contained — great for educational or commemorative puzzle books
📚 Further Reading
- Create Your First Math Maze in 3 Minutes
- Controlling Math Difficulty
- Using Branding Settings in Math Maze
- Output & Folder Settings
Tip: You can create a full set of famous composers, scientists, or historical figures using the Fixed Outcome feature. Great for curriculum-aligned puzzle books, gift bundles, or thematic printables.