matchstick PUZZLE OF THE DAY
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Six Squares
There are three squares and two triangles in this figure. Move 4 matchsticks to make six squares. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
CARS Plus
Move the top matchstick to add it to the existing word in order to create another valid word.
PLAY
Move 1 matchstick to get another word.
5 Squares to 6
Move 2 matchsticks to get no less, no more but EXACTLY 6 squares. Overlapping is allowed.
Two More Triangles
There are four equilateral triangles in this shape. Move 2 matchsticks to get six equilateral triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
Move 3, Get 3 Squares
Move 3 matchsticks to obtain only 3 squares out of these 4.
7 Plus 6 Is Not 1
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.
8 Plus 5 Is Not 7
Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
The Swan
The swan is swimming to the left. Move 2 matchsticks to make the swan swimming in another direction. ____________ *by Serhiy Jr & Kate Grabarchuk
Easterly, Southerly Fish
The fish is swimming in the Easterly direction. Move 2 matchsticks to make it swim in a Southerly direction.
Interwoven Triangles
Three equilateral triangles can be spotted in this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to get 8 equilateral triangles. Overlapping is allowed.
Complete the 4th Square
Three squares are complete, while the 4th one is incomplete. Move 2 matchsticks to get 4 complete squares.
The Book
The paper book is shown from its cover and consists of 4 sheets, including the cover itself. Move 2 matchsticks to get the book consisting of 3 sheets only, including the cover. __________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
4 Plus 0 Is Not 0
Move 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
1 Plus 1 Is 2
The equation is correct. Move 2 matchsticks so that the obtained new equation is still correct.
Remove Five, Get Two
Remove 5 matchsticks to end up with 2.
Two from Three
Move 2 matchsticks to get only 2 equilateral triangles out of these 3. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
3 Plus 8 Is Not Zero
Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
Hourglasses to 6 Triangles
Move 4 matchsticks to get 6 identical triangles out of these two hourglasses.
Six to Nil
Move 2 matchsticks to bring six matchsticks to nil.
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
6 Squares to 17
Move 6 matchsticks to create 17 squares out of these 5. Overlapping is allowed. No loose matchsticks.
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.
Cube to Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to convert the cube into 4 equal triangles.