A table maze is a wooden board you tilt to roll a ball. Steer it past the trap holes and into the goal. If it drops, it goes back to the start. On Survivor it is often the last stage of a long challenge, so tired players have to slow down at exactly the wrong time.
Hold an arrow key to tilt the board that way, and the ball rolls downhill. Let go and the board goes level, but the ball keeps rolling until you tilt the other way. When the ball stops, you hear its row and column and which sides are open. Press R at any time to hear it again.
The table maze has shown up 38 times across 29 seasons, from Vanuatu (season 9) in 2004 to Survivor 50 in 2026. Here is every one we could confirm.
Table maze worked by three players, early in a long relay.
The maze came right after a crawl through a mud pit. The ball then carried the matches the tribe needed to light its fire.
Won by Yasur Source for season 9, episode 1 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze built from puzzle pieces, with two cannonballs rolled into far corner holes.
Players carried the maze pieces across a balance beam and built the table before they could roll. Yul led, but Ozzy caught him.
Won by Ozzy Source for season 13, episode 14 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth table in the final round, after a grappling hook round.
Three players made it to the labyrinth. Coach got his ball through first, just ahead of J.T.
Won by Coach Source for season 18, episode 11 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth table solved by four blindfolded players, guided by a caller.
The challenge was called off before anyone finished, after a player collapsed on the course. Both tribes got the reward.
Labyrinth table solved by four blindfolded players, guided by a caller.
The caller rode inside a rolling wooden cage and steered the blindfolded players by voice the whole way.
Won by Villains Source for season 20, episode 4 (opens in a new tab)
Slide puzzle that becomes a table maze once it is solved.
The ball came out of a tube the tribe filled by spitting water. The solved slide puzzle then turned into the maze.
Won by Ometepe Source for season 22, episode 3 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth table after a grappling hook round.
Matt beat Krista at Redemption Island. It was his fourth duel win in a row.
Won by Matt Source for season 22, episode 6 (opens in a new tab)
Hanging labyrinth tilted with handles, rolled to a net in the center.
A ball that fell in a hole went back to the start. Ozzy built a big lead, lost his ball at the last hole, and still beat Cochran to the center.
Won by Ozzy Source for season 23, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Oversized paddle, with one ball landed in each of six holes.
Players balanced the paddle and slid one ball at a time down to the holes at the far end.
Won by Michael Source for season 25, episode 9 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with trap holes and a finish spot.
Malcolm was the only player to fall in the rope bridge stage. He came from far behind on the puzzle to win his second immunity in a row.
Won by Malcolm Source for season 25, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth tilted with handles, rolled to the center.
Three players raced, and the one who finished last was out of the game. Tina edged out Aras for second place.
Won by Vytas and Tina Source for season 27, episode 10 (opens in a new tab)
Small maze with five holes, one ball at a time.
Players dug up a buried rope to find their five balls first. Tasha led almost the whole way for her third win in a row.
Won by Tasha Source for season 28, episode 10 (opens in a new tab)
Oversized paddle on a stand, with one ball landed in each of six holes.
Jon took the early lead. Keith caught up and passed him.
Won by Keith Source for season 29, episode 11 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze after a grappling hook round.
Dan and Sierra stayed close, but Mike finished first for his third immunity.
Won by Mike Source for season 30, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze tilted by the team's body weight, after a water course.
Teams of three had no handles. They shifted their own weight to roll three balls through the maze.
Won by Blue team Source for season 32, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth worked by two players, with three billiard balls landed at the end.
The first two tribes to land all three balls were safe.
Won by Ikabula and Vanua Source for season 33, episode 6 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with three balls rolled to the center, one player at a time.
A player who landed a ball could not help with the rest. On the last ball, Varner dropped Nuku's ball while Andrea landed Tavua's.
Won by Tavua Source for season 34, episode 3 (opens in a new tab)
Choice of three mazes (obstacle, rail or traditional), with three balls landed in slots.
The first tribe to reach the mazes got first pick. The last tribe took the one left over.
Won by Soko and Yawa Source for season 35, episode 1 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze worked by two blindfolded players, guided by a caller.
Gabby talked Tiva through the maze. Vuku dropped their ball in the maze and lost.
Won by Tiva and Jabeni Source for season 37, episode 4 (opens in a new tab)
Snake-shaped board with three slots.
Players carried each ball on a disc through an obstacle course first. Alec got there early and had time to learn the board.
Won by Alec Source for season 37, episode 9 (opens in a new tab)
Dish with five dimples balanced on a ball support.
An advantage from the Edge of Extinction let Rick land four balls instead of five. He still had trouble with his last one.
Won by Rick Source for season 38, episode 9 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze at the end of an obstacle course, with two balls landed in slots.
Chris, Aurora and Joe each landed a first ball. Chris landed his second first and returned to the game.
Won by Chris Source for season 38, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze at the top of a tower, with two balls landed.
Dean and Tommy were close the whole way. Dean landed his last ball first.
Won by Dean (shared with Noura) Source for season 39, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with three balls rolled to the center, one at a time.
Only the winning tribe was safe. The two losing tribes went to a double Tribal Council.
Won by Yara Source for season 40, episode 6 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with two balls landed in dents in the board.
Natalie bought three head starts with fire tokens before the duel, and won her way back into the game.
Won by Natalie Source for season 40, episode 14 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze at the end, with two balls landed.
Lindsay led from the start and just beat Jonathan at the maze for her second immunity.
Won by Lindsay Source for season 42, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Choice of three table mazes (obstacle, rail or labyrinth), with three balls landed in slots.
It was the season's first immunity challenge. Baka lost.
Won by Coco and Vesi Source for season 43, episode 1 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth table solved by blindfolded players, guided by a caller.
Owen's team led until the maze. Cassidy's team came back there, but Owen's team finished first.
Won by Blue team Source for season 43, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze worked by two players, with three balls landed at the end.
The maze was the last stage of an obstacle course the tribe ran tied together at the waist.
Won by Ratu and Soka Source for season 44, episode 5 (opens in a new tab)
Labyrinth table solved by blindfolded players, guided by a caller.
The first team to land its ball at the end of the maze won.
Won by Orange team Source for season 44, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with obstacles inside, rolled to the center.
Most players dropped their balls in the maze. Emily edged out Austin.
Won by Emily (shared with Dee, Julie and Katurah) Source for season 45, episode 10 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze with obstacles inside, rolled to the center.
The reward came with letters from home.
Won by Charlie (shared with Kenzie and Liz) Source for season 46, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Wooden board at the end, with three balls landed in five slots.
Players had to land any three balls in five slots. Rachel won her second immunity in a row.
Won by Rachel Source for season 47, episode 12 (opens in a new tab)
Small maze with holes, with every tribe member landing one ball.
The board was the same one used in Cagayan (season 28). Civa lost and went to its first Tribal Council.
Won by Vula and Lagi Source for season 48, episode 5 (opens in a new tab)
Snake-shaped table maze worked by two players.
Uli held a small lead over Kele on the maze. A late mistake by Kele cost them the challenge.
Won by Hina and Uli Source for season 49, episode 1 (opens in a new tab)
Tilt table maze worked by two players.
The losing tribe also gave up its flint.
Won by Hina and Uli Source for season 49, episode 6 (opens in a new tab)
Table maze built from a puzzle, with two balls landed in their holes.
It was the final immunity challenge. Savannah built her table first, but Sophi was faster on it.
Won by Sophi Source for season 49, episode 13 (opens in a new tab)
Winding snake table, steered by three players pulling ropes.
Three players steered the ball with three ropes tied to one ring.
Won by Vatu and Kalo Source for season 50, episode 2 (opens in a new tab)
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