MORE MATCHSTICK PUZZLES...
The Sand Timer
Move 4 matchsticks to turn this sand timer upside-down, i.e. its shape must be preserved. ____________ *by Nob Yoshigahara
9 to 5 - Identical Triangles
Remove 4 matchsticks so that only 5 IDENTICAL triangles remain. No loose matchsticks should remain.
Hat to Two Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares out of this shape.
Big Spiral
This big spiral is made of 35 matchsticks. Move 4 matchsticks to form 3 squares. No loose matchsticks.
3 Squares from 5
Remove 3 matchsticks so that to leave only three squares here. No loose matchsticks must remain.
The Vanishing Cube
Four cubes can be spotted in this shape. Change the four cubes to three by moving 1 matchstick only. ___________ *By Professor Layton - fictional character
Box to Cabinet
Move 2 matchsticks to convert the Box into a Cabinet.
Hexagram to 6 Diamonds
Move 6 matchsticks to get six equal diamonds.
993
Remove 3 matchsticks to obtain the minimum possible number out of this one.
F-ive Squares to Six
Move 2 matchsticks to get six squares out of these five ones.
Tangled Triangles
Two equilateral triangles are tangled together. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles. _________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Wine Glasses to a House: V2
Move 5 matchsticks to transform the 2 glasses of wine into a house.
Turn the Fish
Fish is swimming to the left. Move 3 matchsticks to make it swimming to the right. _____________ *by Kobon Fujimura
Wine Glasses to a House
Move 6 matchsticks to get the image of a house out of these two wine glasses. __________ *The puzzle appeared in Bryant & May's "Little Book of Matchstick Puzzles" at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Giraffe
The giraffe is heading to the right. Move 1 matchstick to make the giraffe heading in another direction. ____________ *by Mel Stover
Triangle to Hexagon
Move 3 matchsticks to get a hexagon.
Remove 3, Leave 3 Triangles
Remove 3 matchsticks to leave three triangles. No other loose matchsticks must remain.
6 Squares to 4
Remove 2 matchsticks so that only 4 squares of the identical size would remain.
3 to 6
Three matchsticks are scattered on a table. Get 6 out of these 3 matchsticks by moving just 1 matchstick without breaking or overlapping any of them.
House to 5 Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get five squares out of this house. Overlapping is allowed.
5 Squares to 9
Move 3 matchsticks to get 9 squares out of these five ones.
Out of the Glass: V2
Move 2 matchsticks so that the coin is outside of the glass.
Out of the Glass
Move 2 matchsticks so that the cherry is outside of the glass.
Cross to Squares
Move 4 matchsticks to get 4 identical squares.