The “Hedge Lord” board may be wooden, but its design is fluid. Twenty circular pieces allow players to open and close portions of the green maze patterns, facilitating quicker escape for them ...

Before tall hedge mazes came into fashion in the 16th century, intricate patterns were created with low-growing plants, and it's those styles that can work in a variety of garden circumstances.

Mazes, of course, date back thousands of years, before the Roman Empire. Kings and queens often built elaborate gardens and included a hedge maze to entertain themselves and guests.