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MAY
11
#247

The Tent

The tent consists of two equilateral triangles. Move 2 matchsticks to get three equilateral triangles.

MAY
10
#246

9 Plus 0 Is Not 1

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAY
09
#245

4 Plus 0 Is Not 8

Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

MAY
08
#244

Big Giraffe

Move 2 matchsticks so the giraffe is heading in another direction. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAY
07
#243

Move 4, Get 3 Triangles

Move 4 matchsticks to end up with only 3 EQUILATERAL triangles.

MAY
06
#242

2 Plus 2 Is Not 11

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

MAY
05
#241

ICE

Move 1 matchstick to get another valid word out of the current one. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

MAY
04
#240

Square Ratio 2:3:4 to 1:1:1 - V2

The ratio of the inner square regions is 2:3:4. Move 1 matchstick to get the inner regions in the ratio of 1:1:1.

MAY
03
#239

Four 2x1 Rectangles

There are three 2x1 rectangles in this composition. Move 3 matchsticks to get FOUR identical 2x1 rectangles, no matter other shapes.

MAY
02
#238

0 Minus 5 Is Not 1

Move 1 matchstick to get a correct equation.

MAY
01
#237

9 Minus 5 Is Not 9

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

APR
30
#236

Six Squares

There are three squares and two triangles in this figure. Move 4 matchsticks to make six squares. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

APR
29
#235

CARS Plus

Move the top matchstick to add it to the existing word in order to create another valid word.

APR
28
#234

PLAY

Move 1 matchstick to get another word.

APR
27
#233

5 Squares to 6

Move 2 matchsticks to get no less, no more but EXACTLY 6 squares. Overlapping is allowed.

APR
26
#232

Two More Triangles

There are four equilateral triangles in this shape. Move 2 matchsticks to get six equilateral triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk

APR
25
#231

Move 3, Get 3 Squares

Move 3 matchsticks to obtain only 3 squares out of these 4.

APR
24
#230

7 Plus 6 Is Not 1

Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.

APR
23
#229

8 Plus 5 Is Not 7

Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.

APR
22
#228

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

APR
21
#227

Easterly, Southerly Fish

The fish is swimming in the Easterly direction. Move 2 matchsticks to make it swim in a Southerly direction.

APR
20
#226

Interwoven Triangles

Three equilateral triangles can be spotted in this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to get 8 equilateral triangles. Overlapping is allowed.

APR
19
#225

Complete the 4th Square

Three squares are complete, while the 4th one is incomplete. Move 2 matchsticks to get 4 complete squares.

APR
18
#224

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

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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.