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Minotaur Puzzle

This puzzle is based on the classic Theseus and the Minotaur game. The maze consists of floor and wall cells, along with a single finish cell. Two actors navigate the maze: the player character and the Minotaur.

The player moves one step per turn in any of the four cardinal directions (or skips a move by pressing a Space), while the Minotaur moves up to two steps per turn according to specific rules. The Minotaur always tries to reach the player by prioritizing horizontal movement first - if it is not aligned with the player - before making a vertical move. If a move is blocked by a wall, the Minotaur skips that step.

Each level is designed to be challenging. A direct path to the finish usually results in the player being caught, forcing the player to find an alternative, more strategic route to outmaneuver the Minotaur and reach the finish safely.

Reach the finish without being caught by the Minotaur.