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JAN
11
#127

Puzzling Time

Move 2 matchsticks in order to get the exact time half past four. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

JAN
10
#126

Remove 4, Leave 3 Triangles

Remove 4 matchsticks to leave just 3 triangles.

JAN
09
#125

Spiral to 3 Squares

Move 3 matchsticks to get three squares out of this spiral. No loose matchsticks.

JAN
08
#124

Vase to Cube

Move 3 matchsticks to convert this vase into a cube.

JAN
07
#123

M to 2 Squares

Move 4 matchsticks to turn this shape into two squares. No loose matchsticks.

JAN
06
#122

Spiral to 2 Squares

Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares out of this spiral.

JAN
05
#121

Megaphone to 3 Triangles

Move 3 matchsticks to get 3 identical triangles out of this megaphone.

JAN
04
#120

3 Triangles to 3 Rhombi

Move 3 matchsticks to end up with three rhombi.

JAN
03
#119

Layered Squares

Three squares can be spotted in this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to obtain 4 squares in total. No loose matchsticks allowed.

JAN
02
#118

The CLOCK Sequence

Add 2 bottom matchsticks to the main composition in order to complete this clock sequence.

JAN
01
#117

Three o'Clock

Ten matchsticks create an L-shape of three identical squares. Move 2 matchsticks to get the exact time 3:00. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
31
#116

LOVE to LIFE

Move 3 matchsticks to convert LOVE into LIFE.

DEC
30
#115

Trapeziums Getrid

How many trapeziums of all sizes can you count in this shape? Remove minimum number of matchsticks to get rid of all trapeziums. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
29
#114

2x2 Square into 2 Equal Parts

This 2x2 square is divided into two areas in the ratio 1:3. Move just 1 matchstick to achieve two areas within the 2x2 square in the ratio 1:1.

DEC
28
#113

2 Squares from 8

Remove 6 matchsticks so that only 2 squares remain.

DEC
27
#112

5 Triangles to 10

Move 3 matchsticks to get 10 equilateral triangles out of the current 5. No loose matchsticks.

DEC
26
#111

GIFT

Move 1 matchstick to change the GIFT word into another word. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
25
#110

Christmas Tree: Right Angles

This Christmas Tree features 3 right angles in it. Move 2 matchsticks to get 10 right angles. No overlapping; no loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
24
#109

Christmas Tree

This Christmas Tree consists of three equilateral triangles. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles. No overlapping is allowed. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
23
#108

Christmas Tree to 5 Triangles

Move 3 matchsticks to get 5 triangles out of the current two in this Christmas Tree.

DEC
22
#107

Square 3x3 Grid to 3 Squares

The figure has 14 squares made with 8 matchsticks. Remove 2 matchsticks to leave 3 squares.

DEC
21
#106

The Facade of a House

In this 11-matchstick facade of a house you can spot 3 squares. Move 2 matchsticks to get 11 squares. Overlapping is allowed.

DEC
20
#105

Divide the Square into 1:4:4 Ratio

The square is divided into three regions of the ratio 2:3:4 among them. Move just 1 matchstick so that the ratio between the regions is 1:4:4.

DEC
19
#104

House into a Barn

Move 2 matchsticks to covert the house into a barn. HINT: the barn's shape should be symmetrical. ____________ *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.