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8-Cell Grid to 7 Squares

There are 8 small squares and 3 big ones in this grid. Move 2 matchsticks to get a total of 7 squares only.

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#15

The Donkey

Move 2 matchsticks to make the donkey heading into another direction. Its current shape must be preserved, though it may be mirrored.

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#14

Get 3 Equal Shapes

Move 4 matchsticks to create 3 equal shapes.

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#13

Triangular Grid to Triangles

Move 4 matchsticks to make five equilateral triangles.

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#12

Arrow to 8 Triangles

The figure shows an arrow formed of 16 matches. Move 7 matchsticks to get 8 EQUILATERAL triangles.

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#11

Tic-Tac-Toe to Squares

Twelve matchsticks are arranged into the tic-tac-toe style grid. Move 3 matchsticks so that to get three identical squares.

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#10

3 Squares from 5: V2

Move 4 matchsticks to make 3 identical squares, with no matchsticks left out.

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#9

6 Triangles from 5 Diamonds

The composition consists of 5 diamonds - 4 smaller ones and a big one. Move 4 matchsticks to get 6 identical triangles.

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#8

The Horse

The horse is firmly standing on the ground. Move 1 matchstick to make the horse standing on its hind legs, while fully preserving the horse's overall shape.

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#7

Small Spiral to Squares

Move 2 matchsticks to create 2 squares.

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#6

The Droplet

Move 3 matchsticks to get 2 equilateral triangles.

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#5

2 Equilateral Triangles to 2 Rhombi

You can spot two equilateral triangles and one trapezium in this composition. Move 3 matchsticks to get only 2 rhombi and no other shapes.

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#4

Heart into 4 Triangles

Move 2 matchsticks to get 4 equilateral triangles out of this heart.

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#3

The Uncompleted Square

Only two squares are completed here. Move 2 matchsticks to get three squares.

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#2

2 Rectangles to 11 Squares

Move 3 matchsticks to get 11 squares. Overlapping of the matchsticks is allowed.

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Reversing the House

Move 1 matchstick to make the house face east instead of west.

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