matchstick PUZZLE OF THE DAY
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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 with the ratio 1:1.
2 Squares from 8
Remove 6 matchsticks so that only 2 squares remain.
5 Triangles to 10
Move 3 matchsticks to get 10 equilateral triangles out of the current 5. No loose matchsticks.
GIFT
Move 1 matchstick to change the GIFT word into another word. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Christmas Tree: Right Angles
This Christmas Tree features 3 right angles in it. Move 2 matchsticks to get 10 right angles. No overlapping; no loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Christmas Tree
This Christmas Tree consists of three equilateral triangles. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles. No overlapping is allowed. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Christmas Tree to 5 Triangles
Move 3 matchsticks to get 5 triangles out of the current two in this Christmas Tree.
Square 3x3 Grid to 3 Squares
The figure has 14 squares made with 8 matchsticks. Remove 2 matchsticks to leave 3 squares.
The Facade of a House
In this 11-matchstick facade of a house you can spot 3 squares. Move 2 matchsticks to get 11 squares. Overlapping is allowed.
Divide the Square into 1:4:4 Ratio
The square is divided into three regions of the ratio 2:3:4 among them. Move just 1 matchstick so that the ratio between the regions is 1:4:4.
House into a Barn
Move 2 matchsticks to covert the house into a barn. HINT: the barn's shape should be symmetrical. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Egyptian Triangle in Half
This Egyptian Triangle, with a straight corner and sides as 3:4:5, has a total area of 6 sq units. Move 4 matchsticks to reduce its area in half (to 3 sq units), with no loose matchsticks.
7 Squares from 3
Move 4 matchsticks to get exactly 7 squares out of the current three ones. Overlapping is allowed.
Remove 4, Leave 5 Squares
Fourteen squares can be spotted in this array. Remove 4 matchsticks to leave only five squares.
The L
The 3D-shaped "L" consists of 4 cubes. Move 3 matchsticks to make a shape consisting of 5 cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Remove 3, Leave 4 Triangles
Among different polygons in this arrangement you can spot 13 triangles (9 small, 3 medium, and 1 big). Remove just 3 matchsticks to decrease the number of triangles to four.
Rugby
Move 2 matchsticks to get the ball through the posts and over the crossbar.
The Snowy Peak
Eleven matchsticks are arranged into the shape of a snowy peak. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles out of it. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
5 Squares to 3
You can count 5 squares in this composition. Move 3 matchsticks to end up with 3 squares only. No loose matchsticks.
FOOT
Move 1 matchstick to get another word.
Two Bricks
It can be seen this figure consists of three cubes. Move 1 matchstick to get a figure which would consist of four cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
2 Squares to 3
Move 3 matchsticks to make three squares out of these current two.