matchstick PUZZLE OF THE DAY
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Tilting the Jug
Suppose this jug is filled up with water. Move 4 matchsticks to start pouring out its content. The shape of the jug must be preserved. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Remove 5, Leave 3 Squares
Leave just three squares by removing 5 matchsticks.
2 Triangles to 4
Six matchsticks are arranged into two equilateral triangles. Move 1 matchstick to double them.
The Pig Puzzle
Move 2 matchsticks to make the pig look left.
Remove 4, Leave 4 Triangles
Eight identical triangles can be seen in this rhombus. Remove 4 matchsticks so that only 4 identical triangles remain. No loose matchsticks.
Different Triangles
Move 1 matchstick to change three equal trapezoids into three different equilateral triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
2 Trapeziums to 3 Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to form 3 equilateral triangles out of these two isosceles trapeziums.
Flip the Chair
The chair fell over. Move 2 matchsticks to put it back upright.
Lamp to 5 Triangles
Move 3 matchsticks to get 5 equilateral triangles from the lamp.
Puzzling Time
Move 2 matchsticks in order to get the exact time half past four. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Remove 4, Leave 3 Triangles
Remove 4 matchsticks to leave just 3 triangles.
Spiral to 3 Squares
Move 3 matchsticks to get three squares out of this spiral. No loose matchsticks.
Vase to Cube
Move 3 matchsticks to convert this vase into a cube.
M to 2 Squares
Move 4 matchsticks to turn this shape into two squares. No loose matchsticks.
Spiral to 2 Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares out of this spiral.
Megaphone to 3 Triangles
Move 3 matchsticks to get 3 identical triangles out of this megaphone.
3 Triangles to 3 Rhombi
Move 3 matchsticks to end up with three rhombi.
Layered Squares
Three squares can be spotted in this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to obtain 4 squares in total. No loose matchsticks allowed.
The CLOCK Sequence
Add 2 bottom matchsticks to the main composition in order to complete this clock sequence.
Three o'Clock
Ten matchsticks create an L-shape of three identical squares. Move 2 matchsticks to get the exact time 3:00. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
LOVE to LIFE
Move 3 matchsticks to convert LOVE into LIFE.
Trapeziums Getrid
How many trapeziums of all sizes can you count in this shape? Remove minimum number of matchsticks to get rid of all trapeziums. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
2x2 Square into 2 Equal Parts
This 2x2 square is divided into two areas in the ratio 1:3. Move just 1 matchstick to achieve two areas within the 2x2 square in the ratio 1:1.
2 Squares from 8
Remove 6 matchsticks so that only 2 squares remain.