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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

DEC
18
#103

Egyptian Triangle in Half

This Egyptian Triangle, with a straight corner and sides as 3:4:5, has a total area of 6 sq units. Move 4 matchsticks to reduce its area in half (to 3 sq units), with no loose matchsticks.

DEC
17
#102

7 Squares from 3

Move 4 matchsticks to get exactly 7 squares out of the current three ones. Overlapping is allowed.

DEC
16
#101

Remove 4, Leave 5 Squares

Fourteen squares can be spotted in this array. Remove 4 matchsticks to leave only five squares.

DEC
15
#100

The L

The 3D-shaped "L" consists of 4 cubes. Move 3 matchsticks to make a shape consisting of 5 cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
14
#99

Remove 3, Leave 4 Triangles

Among different polygons in this arrangement you can spot 13 triangles (9 small, 3 medium, and 1 big). Remove just 3 matchsticks to decrease the number of triangles to four.

DEC
13
#98

Rugby

Move 2 matchsticks to get the ball through the posts and over the crossbar.

DEC
12
#97

The Snowy Peak

Eleven matchsticks are arranged into the shape of a snowy peak. Move 3 matchsticks to get four equilateral triangles out of it. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk

DEC
11
#96

5 Squares to 3

You can count 5 squares in this composition. Move 3 matchsticks to end up with 3 squares only. No loose matchsticks.

DEC
10
#95

FOOT

Move 1 matchstick to get another word.

DEC
09
#94

Two Bricks

It can be seen this figure consists of three cubes. Move 1 matchstick to get a figure which would consist of four cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
08
#93

2 Squares to 3

Move 3 matchsticks to make three squares out of these current two.

DEC
07
#92

3 Squares to 5

Move 4 matchsticks to get five squares out of the current three ones.

DEC
06
#91

Change the Total: 99

Two digits create three numbers here: 9, 9 and 99. Their total is 117. Move 1 matchstick to make another combination of two digits which would give three numbers totaling 99. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
05
#90

7 Squares from 5

Move 2 matchsticks to get EXACTLY 7 squares out of the present 5 ones. Overlapping is allowed.

DEC
04
#89

Change the Total: 73

Two digits give three numbers here: 6, 3 and 63. The total is 72. Move 1 matchstick to make another combination of two digits which would give three numbers totaling 73. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
03
#88

Cross on the Church to 3 squares

Move 5 matchsticks to convert the shape into 3 identical squares.

DEC
02
#87

Twin Cubes: View 2

Two cubes can be spotted in this figure. Move 4 matchsticks in order to get a figure consisting of three cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

DEC
01
#86

Twin Cubes: View 1

Two cubes can be spotted in this figure. Move 2 matchsticks to get a figure which would consist of three cubes. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr

NOV
30
#85

Remove 2, Leave 4 Triangles

Remove 2 matchsticks to leave just 4 equilateral triangles. No loose matchsticks.

NOV
29
#84

Change to 2

The result of the current expression is 1. Move 1 matchstick to get the result of 2.

NOV
28
#83

5 Squares to 10

Move 4 matchsticks to end up with 10 squares. Overlapping is allowed, though not loose matchsticks.

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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.