Lode Runner 2 Level Generators

The software on this page was written by me to create new levels for the game Lode Runner 2 published by Presage and GT Interactive. These programs automatically generate new random levels and are the only software of its kind for any Lode Runner game of which I am aware. So far, there are two programs: Square Creator and Maze Generator. The levels they create are not very sophisticated yet but I plan to slowly work on improving the algorithms and invent new algorithms until the software is capable of creating truly interesting and challenging puzzles.

Square Creator

This is a simple program that creates VERY simple levels. It always creates a square platform with an exit in the center and a gold piece in each corner. You can choose the size of the platform that it creates.

Square Creator was designed as a proof of concept to show that it is possible to program a computer to make unique Lode Runner 2 levels. (Of course, the LR2 editor writes level files as well, but Square Creator programatically creates the level layout without human interaction). I originally wrote Square Creator in Chipmunk BASIC, but it is now ported to ANSI C++.

Maze Generator

This is my current experiment in level generation and allows the creation of sets of random mazes laid out in a horizantal plane in the 3-D Lode Runner world. The current version of Maze Generator creates random mazes of moderate interest. No gold, monks, or puzzles. Just empty mazes to navigate through. I will add some of these other features in the future.

Maze Generator has a console interface and is written in portable ANSI C++. It should compile easily on most systems.

Downloads

The LR2 level generators are available as executables for both Macintosh and Windows computers. They are copyrighted by me but are free to use, modify, and redistribute under an open source software license. Source code is included in the packages below.

Level Generators 1.1 for Macintosh
Level Generators 1.1 for Windows

Please read the license before redistributing these files.

Sending Feedback

I am always happy to hear from people who are using my work or to hear any suggestions that you have for improvements. Please send all feedback to my email address below (after replacing the anti-spam guards).

THANKS!! :)

Anthony Kozar
anthonykozar AT sbcglobal DOT net.
Last modified May 13, 2005.

THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT MADE BY OR SUPPORTED BY GT Interactive Software Corp., The WizardWorks Group, Inc., or any of such parties affiliates and subsidiaries.