MORE MATCHSTICK PUZZLES...
9 Squares to 5
You can count nine squares in this arrangement - 7 small ones and 2 bigger ones. Move 3 matchsticks to end up with only 5 identical squares.
Paper Boat
Remove 3 matchsticks to end up with 3 triangles.
2 Big Triangles to 5 Small Ones
Move 4 matchsticks to get five IDENTICAL equilateral triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
2 C's to 2 Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to create 2 identical triangles. No loose matchsticks should remain.
Paper Boat to Triangles
Move 4 matchsticks to convert this paper boat into 8 triangles. Overlapping is allowed.
The TEN
Take away 6 matchsticks from the fifteen arranged here to leave ten.
100M
Move 2 matchsticks to reduce the distance as much as possible.
The Sand Timer
Move 4 matchsticks to turn this sand timer upside-down, i.e. its shape must be preserved. ____________ *by Nob Yoshigahara
9 to 5 - Identical Triangles
Remove 4 matchsticks so that only 5 IDENTICAL triangles remain. No loose matchsticks should remain.
Hat to Two Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares out of this shape.
Big Spiral
This big spiral is made of 35 matchsticks. Move 4 matchsticks to form 3 squares. No loose matchsticks.
3 Squares from 5
Remove 3 matchsticks so that to leave only three squares here. No loose matchsticks must remain.
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
Box to Cabinet
Move 2 matchsticks to convert the Box into a Cabinet.
Hexagram to 6 Diamonds
Move 6 matchsticks to get six equal diamonds.
993
Remove 3 matchsticks to obtain the minimum possible number out of this one.
F-ive Squares to Six
Move 2 matchsticks to get six squares out of these five ones.
Tangled Triangles
Two equilateral triangles are tangled together. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles. _________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Wine Glasses to a House: V2
Move 5 matchsticks to transform the 2 glasses of wine into a house.
Turn the Fish
Fish is swimming to the left. Move 3 matchsticks to make it swimming to the right. _____________ *by Kobon Fujimura
Wine Glasses to a House
Move 6 matchsticks to get the image of a house out of these two wine glasses. __________ *The puzzle appeared in Bryant & May's "Little Book of Matchstick Puzzles" at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Giraffe
The giraffe is heading to the right. Move 1 matchstick to make the giraffe heading in another direction. ____________ *by Mel Stover
Triangle to Hexagon
Move 3 matchsticks to get a hexagon.
Remove 3, Leave 3 Triangles
Remove 3 matchsticks to leave three triangles. No other loose matchsticks must remain.