Daily Matchstick Puzzles

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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.

6 Squares to 4

Remove 2 matchsticks so that only 4 squares of the identical size would remain.

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.

House to 5 Squares

Move 2 matchsticks to get five squares out of this house. Overlapping is allowed.

5 Squares to 9

Move 3 matchsticks to get 9 squares out of these five ones.

Out of the Glass: V2

Move 2 matchsticks so that the coin is outside of the glass.

Out of the Glass

Move 2 matchsticks so that the cherry is outside of the glass.

Cross to Squares

Move 4 matchsticks to get 4 identical squares.

L-Shape to 4 Squares

Move 2 matchsticks to get four identical squares.

Cup and Saucer

Move 4 matchsticks to create 3 EQUILATERAL triangles, all of different sizes.

6 Squares to 7

Six squares can be seen in this matchstick arrangement. Move 2 matchsticks to get 7 squares.

Shifted Squares

The shape consists of 5 equal squares. Move 3 matchsticks to get 6 equal squares.

Tree to a Fish

Move 2 matchsticks to convert the tree into a fish.

The Bat Upside-Down

Move 3 matchsticks to turn the bat upside-down.

Stacked Triangles

Move 4 matchsticks to end up with just 2 equilateral triangles.

3 Squares to 2

Move 3 matchsticks to end up with 2 squares only.

Triangles to Rhombi

Move 6 matchsticks to get 6 rhombi.

5 Squares from 3

Move 3 matchsticks to get 5 squares.

5 Squares to 4

Move 3 matchsticks to end up with 4 squares only.

4 Equal Triangles to 2 Equal Ones

Move 4 matchsticks to create 2 identical triangles.

Break the Bigger Arrow

By moving 4 matchsticks break this big arrow into 2 smaller, similarly looking arrows.

4 Equilateral Triangles to 3

Move 2 matchsticks to get three identical equilateral triangles.

Roman Numeral 7 to 1

Four matchsticks are arranged into the Roman numeral 7. Move 1 matchstick to get the exact value of 1.

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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.