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Matchstick Puzzles
Interactive Matchstick Puzzles
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The Arrow
Move 3 matchsticks to make the arrow flying in the opposite direction.
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Six Squares
There are three squares and two triangles in this figure. Move 4 matchsticks to make six squares.
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100M
Move 2 matchsticks to reduce the distance as much as possible.
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Triangle to Hexagon
Move 3 matchsticks to get a hexagon.
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Square & Triangle to 3 Triangles
Move 1 matchstick to get 3 triangles.
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Hat to Two Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares.
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Big Spiral
35 matchsticks are assembled into the spiral. Move 4 matchsticks to form 3 squares.
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Two Regions
Move 4 matchsticks to change the corner and rectangle into two squares.
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House to 5 Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get five squares. Overlapping is allowed.
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Broken Triangle
There are one triangle and one trapezium in this figure. Move 2 matchsticks to make two triangles and two trapeziums. Overlapping of the matchsticks is allowed.
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The Snail
Move 1 matchstick to change the Snail into two rhombuses.
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2 Trapeziums to 3 Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to form 3 equilateral triangles our of these two isosceles trapeziums.
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A Jar
Using 2 matchsticks from the top right corner, divide the Jar into two parts of the same area and shape.
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The Medal
The Medal consists of one rhombus and one square. Move 2 matchsticks to get three triangles.
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2 Rectangles to 11 Squares
Move 3 matchsticks to get 11 squares. Overlapping of the matchsticks is allowed.
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The Upside Down CAT
Move 2 matchsticks to change the 100 into an upside down cat.
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Two More Triangles
There are four equilateral triangles in this shape. Move 2 matchsticks to get six equilateral triangles.
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Fence to the Cross
Move 4 matchsticks to make a cross out of this fence.
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Two Rectangles
By moving only 1 matchstick, change two rectangles into two squares.
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Heart into 4 Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to get 4 equilateral triangles out of this heart.
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.