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17
#223

4 Plus 0 Is Not 0

Move 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

APR
16
#222

1 Plus 1 Is 2

The equation is correct. Move 2 matchsticks so that the obtained new equation is still correct.

APR
15
#221

Remove Five, Get Two

Remove 5 matchsticks to end up with 2.

APR
14
#220

Two from Three

Move 2 matchsticks to get only 2 equilateral triangles out of these 3. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

APR
13
#219

3 Plus 8 Is Not Zero

Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

APR
12
#218

Hourglasses to 6 Triangles

Move 4 matchsticks to get 6 identical triangles out of these two hourglasses.

APR
11
#217

Six to Nil

Move 2 matchsticks to bring six matchsticks to nil.

APR
10
#216

The Medal

The Medal consists of 1 rhombus and 1 square. Move 2 matchsticks to get 3 triangles. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

APR
09
#215

6 Squares to 17

Move 6 matchsticks to create 17 squares out of these 5. Overlapping is allowed. No loose matchsticks.

APR
08
#214

Triangle Ratio 1:1:1 to 4:3:2

This equilateral triangle is divided into three regions of the ratio 1:1:1. Move just 1 matchstick to get regions within the triangle in the ratio of 4:3:2.

APR
07
#213

Cube to Triangles

Move 2 matchsticks to convert the cube into 4 equal triangles.

APR
06
#212

Meander to Squares

Move 4 matchsticks to transform the snaky line into two squares. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

APR
05
#211

Ice Cream Cone

Move 3 matchsticks to create two small identical ice cream cones out of this big one.

APR
04
#210

Comma in Half

Using 2 matchsticks, divide the "comma" into two congruent parts (identical in area and shape).

APR
03
#209

W to SW

Two arrows, attached together, point westward. Move 4 matchsticks to make them pointing in the SW direction.

APR
02
#208

6-Square Cross to 5 Squares

Move 2 matchsticks to get only 5 IDENTICAL squares out of the current six ones. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

APR
01
#207

Tic-Tac-Toe to Cross

Move 4 matchsticks to form a cross.

MAR
31
#206

Hexagram to Rhombi

Move 6 matchsticks to end up with three rhombi.

MAR
30
#205

2 Equal Triangles Out of One

Move 4 matchsticks to get two equal triangles out of this big one.

MAR
29
#204

The Pointer

Move 2 matchsticks so that the pointer indicates in another direction. The matchstick next to the coin is not allowed to be moved. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk

MAR
28
#203

5 Minus 2 Is Not 8

Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

MAR
27
#202

9 Squares to 6

There are 9 squares in this composition: seven of 1x1, and two of 2x2. Move 2 matchsticks to end up with 6 squares only.

MAR
26
#201

5 Minus 8 Is Not 0

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAR
25
#200

X to A

Move 3 matchsticks to convert the stylized letter X into a stylized A. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

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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.