MazeFire

Licensed by Northeastern University, MazeFire provides a uniquely engaging learning environment that motivates students as well as boosts knowledge acquisition and retention through reflective learning. Activation of synaptic connections between nerve cells is the basis of all learning and memory, and the Digital Maze environment quickly adds more connections to neocortical “information nodes”, which helps students transition from “trying to remember” to knowing.

Moreover, Motivational State is a powerful amplifier of these synaptic learning processes. Our Digital Maze Games leverage this learning multiplier by tapping into a powerful, evolutionary imperative: our innate drive to solve maze problems (which were existential matters to our ancestors). With the advent of digital environments, a new kind of maze became possible: mazes constructed within Information Space. Rather than navigating a physical maze, the player/student must find the correct path through a virtual maze constructed purely from information. Extensive testing in college courses has shown that our Digital Maze games lead players to think about what they do and do not know and to seek new knowledge to solve these maze puzzles. DM Games thus create a unique nexus where knowledge application and cognitive advancement are boosted by our natural motivation to solve maze puzzles.

Who we Are?
Donald M. O'Malley, Co-Founder and Inventor of the Digital Maze learning algorithm, has been investigating and publishing neuronal network research for 25 years, with recent emphasis on synaptic learning theory and the parallel evolution of Biological and Artificial Intelligence (see www.biology.neu.edu; www.zfhindbrain.com). His broad experiences (BS from Lehigh in Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from Harvard Med in Physiology and Biophysics and 4 years active duty in the US Army Chemical Corps) are reflected within our growing and intriguing collection of maze games.

Orion Business Solutions has partnered with MazeFire LLC so as to deliver the best player/student experience across all connected digital devices. Ravindra Jain, NPDP and Orion Co-Founder is serving as MazeFire Chief Technical Officer during our rapid expansion phase. Orion's programming and webware expertise ensures optimal game performance and efficient management of our growing library of educational games and resources.