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8 Plus 6 Is Not 0

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

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MAR
25
#565

8 Plus 6 Is Not 0

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
24
#564

Interlinked Squares

You can spot 2 squares and 1 triangle in this composition. Move 3 matchsticks so that there are 4 triangles while still 2 squares. No overlapping.

MAR
23
#563

Caterpillar & Apples

There are 4 triangles in this caterpillar, two of them holding an apple. Move 2 matchsticks to end up with three triangles with none of them holding an apple. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
22
#562

1 Minus 8 Is Not 7

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
21
#561

II & VI To Equality

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
20
#560

0 Plus 7 Is Not 14

Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

MAR
19
#559

Complete the Trapeziums

One of the two trapeziums is loose. Move 2 matchsticks so that both are complete, each containing a coin. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
18
#558

Out of the Glass: V3

Move 1 matchstick so that the coin is outside of the glass.

MAR
17
#557

1 By 5 Is Not 3

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
16
#556

Five and Up

Five matchsticks are arranged into the digit 5. Move 1 matchstick to get as big number as possible. Please, note, it is not... 9. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
15
#555

3-Square Propeller

Move 4 matchsticks to get 10 squares out of the current three ones. Overlapping is allowed.

MAR
14
#554

11 Plus 11 Is Not 8

Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

MAR
13
#553

863 to the Lowest

Move 2 matchsticks to get the lowest 3-digit POSITIVE number.

MAR
12
#552

Broken Triangle

There are one triangle and one trapezium in this figure. Move 2 matchsticks to make two triangles and two trapeziums. Overlapping is allowed. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
11
#551

Spiral to 4 Squares

Move 4 matchsticks to get 4 squares out of this spiral.

MAR
10
#550

Triangle to a Perfect Square

Move 1 matchstick to get a perfect square.

MAR
09
#549

2 Triangles to 3

Move 2 matchsticks to get 3 triangles so that each of them contains the coin.

MAR
08
#548

Turning the Boat

Move 4 matchsticks so that the boat is sailing in another direction but the apple is still within the boat's shape. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
07
#547

3 Squares to 3 Rectangles

Move 1 matchstick to get three rectangles with the ratio 1:2.

MAR
06
#546

Six Into 2

Using 2 matchsticks, divide the stylized "six" figure into two parts of the same area and shape.

MAR
05
#545

4 Minus 7 Is Not 6

Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct. No overlapping allowed.

MAR
04
#544

4 Triangles to 8

There are 4 triangles in this figure. Move 1 matchstick to get 8 triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAR
03
#543

2 Plus 8 Is Not 9

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
02
#542

Arrow to the Right

Move 4 matchsticks to make the arrow turned in the opposite direction.

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Puzzles with matchsticks are very popular today among both children and adults. They help a person develop logical thinking and attentiveness. Matchstick logic problem can be very different. Basically, the tasks require you to create some kind of image, number or geometric figure.


Matchstick modeling develops thinking. The main highlight of such problems is that the answer is usually not obvious. Moreover, sometimes at first glance it seems that it is impossible to solve the puzzle at all. It takes at least a few minutes of thinking in your head or with a pencil. Obviously, such exercises are useful for “pumping up” logic and developing spatial thinking in a child.


Matchstick riddles influence the imagination. By imagining what would happen if we move this or that matchstick, we develop the “imagination center” inside our brain. Matchstick puzzles improve short-term memory. This is especially true for those who solve such problems in their head, remembering intermediate results. Spending time solving puzzles encourages attentiveness and perseverance. Last but not least - concentration plays a key part as well.


Challenging yourself to solve a matchstick puzzle in the shortest timespan boosts your self-esteem. And then, challenging yourself to solve a really difficult problem, we feel more confident and stop giving in to difficulties ahead.


Our constantly expanding collection of interactive matchstick puzzles comes in different difficulty levels, making them suitable for both adults and children. You can return to your favorite puzzles many times and share them with friends and dear ones.


How to solve matchstick puzzles? It is clear that in each specific case the approach differs, but there are still general recommendations. The hint is often contained in the problem’s objective itself, so you need to read it very carefully. Analyze whether there is a “double bottom” or a catch in it. Prepare for the fact that the solution is not trivial - otherwise the task would not be called a puzzle. Often you need to move 1 matchstick to get one or another figure or a certain number of figures. Don't forget: several small shapes (for example, squares) can make up a large one. Take your time. Don't focus on getting through the exercise quickly. Consider your options carefully.


As a pleasant bonus, we would like to draw your attention to 7 interesting facts about matchstick production:

- a match that ends up in sea water will decompose within six months;

- the best material for making matches is aspen;

- the first matchboxes were made of metal;

- there are more than 100 types of matches in the world;

- about 30 billion matchboxes are produced annually on the planet;

- on average there are approximately 40 matches in a box. In the 19th century, the number reached 60 pieces;

- it turns out that an ordinary match can save a person from death if he is bitten by a poisonous karakurt spider. To do this, the bite site must be cauterized as quickly as possible, as a result of which the poison will disintegrate and will not pose any threat to the human.