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Matchstick Puzzles
Interactive Matchstick Puzzles
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Spiral to Squares
Move 3 matchsticks to make two squares.
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Squares' Overlap
Move 2 matchsticks to get 3 squares.
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The Iron
Move 1 matchstick to create 2 triangles.
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Lamp to 5 Triangles
Move 3 matchsticks to get 5 equilateral triangles.
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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.
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The Envelope
The matchstick envelope consists of a triangle and a square. Move 1 matchstick to get one square and two triangles. Loose ends don't matter.
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2 Triangles to 4
Six matchsticks are arranged into two equilateral triangles. Move 1 matchstick to double them.
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Two Bricks
It can be seen this figure consisting of three cubes. Move 1 matchstick to get a figure which would consist of four cubes.
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Divide the Shape
With the help of 2 matchsticks divide this figure into two congruent parts (equal in area and shape). They can be mirrored.
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Different Triangles
Move 1 matchstick to change three equal trapezoids into three different equilateral triangles.
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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.
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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.
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Two Hills
Eight matchsticks are arranged into a stylized image of two hills. With the help of 2 matchsticks divide the figure into two parts of the same area and shape.
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The House
Move 2 matchsticks to change the facing direction of the house.
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Two Glasses: Empty & Full
One glass is empty, another one is full. Move 2 matchsticks to make two full glasses.
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The Pig Puzzle
Move 2 matchsticks to make the pig look left.
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Three Regions
The shape consists of three different regions - 1, 2, and 3 sq units respectively. Move 2 matchsticks to get three equal regions.
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Tree to Fish
Move 2 matchsticks to covert the tree into a fish.
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The Giraffe
The giraffe is heading to the right. Move 1 matchstick to make the giraffe heading in another direction.
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4 Triangles from 3
Move 2 matchsticks to create 4 triangles of the same size.
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.