Match puzzles have long been used as tasks for the development of logic and. The popularity of such tasks is due to the ease of use and availability of the material from which entertaining geometric and arithmetic figures are made. You can solve such puzzles at home, at work, on the street or on the road: you just need to find a flat surface to lay out the necessary schemes from matches. Logic games for shifting matches are both simple and complex, so they are suitable both for children of elementary grades (despite the fact that “matches are not toys for children”) and for adults. This page contains interesting problems with matches of various difficulty levels. For convenience, each task contains an answer and a description of the correct solution, so you can even play online. In addition, at the end of the page there is a link where you can download all tasks for free.
Rules and walkthrough
The rule of any such puzzle, problem or game is that you need to shift one or more matches in such a way that the condition is met. However, it is often not so easy to come to the right decision. To do this, you need to show persistence, attention and creativity. Several general rules can be distinguished in order for the correct answers when passing match puzzles:
- Read the assignment carefully. Find out if there is a catch in it, ambiguity of wording. Understand exactly what is wanted from you. Sometimes the problem statement may contain a hint.
- Almost any task is aimed at logic and ingenuity, so immediately get ready to look for a non-standard solution that may take you some time. Please note that lists can overlap each other, move in any direction, and also turn over, if the opposite is not given in the condition.
- Look wider at the figures. Often in the problem statement, you are asked to move the match so that you get a certain number of geometric shapes (triangles, squares). Please note that several small shapes can make up one large one. For example, four squares in 2 rows form 5 squares: 4 small and one large.
- Try to solve the problem, keeping calm, not trying to find the answer at all costs. Look for the answer sequentially, thoughtfully, gradually going through the possible options, trying not to miss the correct answer. Haste can lead to the fact that you miss an answer from which you were only one step away.
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Problems with matches with answers
Below are some examples of popular problems from matches with answers. I tried to pick up the TOP-9 tasks that go in increasing difficulty: from the simplest to the most difficult. These tasks are suitable for both children and adults.
To see the solution to the problem, click on the "Answer" button. However, we advise you not to rush and try to solve the puzzle yourself - in this case you will get real pleasure and a good brain training.
1. True equality
The task. It is necessary to move only one match in the arithmetic example "8 + 3-4 \u003d 0" laid out with matches so that the correct equality is obtained (you can also change the signs and numbers).
Answer: This classic math match puzzle is solved in several ways. As you may have guessed, the matches need to be moved so that other numbers are obtained.
The first way. From the figure eight, move the bottom left match to the middle of zero. It turns out: 9 + 3-4 \u003d 8.
Second way. Remove the upper right match from the number 8 and put it on top of the four. As a result, the correct equality: 6 + 3-9 \u003d 0.
Third way. In number 4, turn the horizontal match vertically and move it to the lower left corner of the four. And again the arithmetic expression is correct: 8 + 3-11 \u003d 0.
There are other ways to solve this example in mathematics, for example, with the modification of the sign equal to 0 + 3-4 ≠ 0, 8 + 3-4\u003e 0, but this already violates the condition. 
2. Expand the fish
The task. Rearrange the three matches so that the fish swims in the opposite direction. In other words, you need to rotate the fish 180 degrees horizontally.
Answer. To solve the problem, we will move the matches that make up the lower part of the tail and body, as well as the lower fin of our fish. Move 2 matches up, and one to the right, as shown in the diagram. Now the fish swims not to the right, but to the left. 
3. Pick up the key
The task. In this problem of 10 matches, the shape of a key is folded. Move 4 matches to make three squares.
Answer. The problem is solved quite simply. The four matches that form that part of the key handle must be moved to the key shaft so that the 3 squares are laid out in a row. 
4. Field for
Condition. It is necessary to shift 3 matches so that you get exactly 3 squares.
Answer. To get exactly three squares in this problem, you need to move the 2 lower vertical matches to the right and left, respectively, so that they close the side squares. And with the lower central horizontal match, you need to close the upper square. 
5. Puzzle "glass with a cherry"
Condition. With the help of four matches, the shape of a glass is folded, inside which lies a cherry. You need to move two matches so that the cherry is outside the glass. It is allowed to change the position of the glass in space, but its shape must remain unchanged.
Answer. The solution to this fairly well-known logical problem with 4 matches is based on the fact that we change the position of the glass by turning it over. The leftmost match goes down to the right, and the horizontal one moves to the right by half its length. 
6. Five out of nine
Condition. In front of you are nine small squares formed by twenty-four matches. Remove 8 matches without touching the rest, so that there are only 2 squares left.
Answer. For this task, I found 2 ways to solve.
The first way. Remove the matches so that only the largest square formed by the outermost matches and the smallest square in the center, consisting of four matches, remain.
Second way. Also leave the largest square of 12 matches, as well as a square 2 by 2 matches. At the last square, 2 sides should be formed by matches of a large square, and the other 2 sides should be in the center. 
7. Matching matches
The task. It is necessary to place 6 matches so that each match touches the other five.
Answer. This task requires the connection of your creative abilities, and going beyond the plane - after all, matches can be placed on top of each other. The correct solution is as follows. In the diagram, all the matches really touch each other. I want to note that it is much easier to draw such shapes online than to lay out real matches like that. 
8. Seven squares
Condition. Move 2 matches to form 7 squares.
Answer. To solve this rather difficult task, you need to think outside the box. Take any 2 matches that form the corner of the largest outer square and put them crosswise on top of each other in one of the small squares. So we get 3 squares 1 by 1 match and 4 squares with half-match sides. 
9. Leave 1 triangle
The task. Move 1 match so that instead of 9 triangles there is only one.
Decision. This puzzle is not solved in a standard way. To solve the problem, you need to contrive a little (use your own again). We need to get rid of the cross in the middle. We take the lower match of the cross so that it lifts the upper one at the same time. We turn the cross 45 degrees so that it forms squares, not triangles, in the center of the house.
It is worth noting that this task is very difficult to solve online behind a computer screen. But if you take real matches, the puzzle is much easier to solve. 
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Despite the fact that match puzzles are a great way to test your wit, they are used less and less every year. We can say that the less popular matches become (which are being replaced by more modern means of producing fire), the faster match games and puzzles are losing popularity.
Recently, however, they are starting to gain their former popularity thanks to the Internet and online games. You can play several games by.
In this section of the site, you are presented with many interesting puzzles, tasks, riddles, puzzles, games, logic problems with matches. They all have answers. To pre-hide all answers, click on the "Hide Answers" button. Subsequently, to get an answer, you need to click on the word "Answer" located below the task.
Solving puzzles, tasks, riddles with matches develops logic, thinking, visual memory, imaginative thinking.
1) Move one match so that the equality becomes true.
3) Move one match so that the equality is correct.
4) Move one match so that the equality becomes true. There are two possible answers.
5) Move one match so that the equality is correct.
6) Remove two matches so that there are only three squares left.
7) How to make this equation with Roman numerals correct, while not touching a single match (you cannot touch anything, you cannot blow either).
8) Move one match to make a square.
9) Move 4 matches so that you get 3 squares.
10) Try placing six matches on a flat surface so that each match touches the other five matches.
11) Move one match so that the equality is correct. In this equation, four and three sticks in a row are equal to four and three, respectively.
12) How can only three matches be placed on a flat surface, so that by placing a glass on them, the bottom of the glass will be at a distance of 2,3,4 matches from the flat surface (i.e. matches should be between the bottom of the glass and the table surface )?
Answer
Three matches are laid out on the table in the form of a triangle, as seen in the figure below. The larger the triangle, the closer the bottom of the glass will be to the table and vice versa.
13) Move two matches to make four squares.
14) Think, is it possible to pick up as many as 15 matches with one match? How can I do that?
15) Move 4 matches so that you get 15 squares.
16) How to make seven triangles using nine matches, the ends of the matches can be fastened with plasticine, i.e. you get a three-dimensional model.
On this page you will find an educational game for children - "Matching puzzle". Play develops the child's ability to rearrange the elements of the object and plan their actions mentally.
Take a few sticks or matches, and fold them into a schematic representation of an object. After that, invite the child to mentally shift one or more sticks so as to change this image to another or somehow change it.
According to the rules of the game, it is not allowed to actually shift the sticks, but if the child cannot complete this task mentally, let him try it in practice. We advise you to make an effort so that the baby still learns to carry out the transformation of the object mentally, because it is this form of play that contributes to the formation of the ability to plan and test one's thoughts without putting them into practice.
In the first picture, move one match so that the house turns to the other side.
Move one match so that the cherry falls out of the glass.
Arrange two matches so that the deer turns around.
Arrange three matches to make four out of three squares.
Rearrange the two matches so that the cherry is on the outside of the shovel.
Rearrange two matches so that there are five squares instead of four.
Arrange four matches so that three squares are formed from the key.
If in the course of the game you came up with more puzzles with matches - write, it will be interesting!
We've all tried to solve problems with moving matches sometime. Remember those? Simple, visual and quite interesting. We invite you to remember how it is done and solve these 10 exciting tasks. There will be no examples and math here, you can try to think about them with your children. An answer is attached to each riddle. Here we go? 😉
1. Expand the fish
The task. Rearrange the three matches so that the fish swims in the opposite direction. In other words, you need to rotate the fish 180 degrees horizontally.
Answer. To solve the problem, it is necessary to move the matches, which make up the lower part of the tail and body, as well as the lower fin of the fish. Move 2 matches up, and one to the right, as shown in the diagram. Now the fish swims not to the right, but to the left.
2. Pick up the key
The task. In this problem, the shape of a key is folded from 10 matches. Move 4 matches to make three squares.
Answer. The problem is solved quite simply. The four matches that form that part of the key handle must be moved to the key shaft so that 3 squares are laid out in a row.
3. Glass with a cherry
The task. With the help of four matches, the shape of a glass is folded, inside which lies a cherry. You need to move two matches so that the cherry is outside the glass. It is allowed to change the position of the glass in space, but its shape must remain unchanged.
Answer. The solution to this fairly well-known logical problem with 4 matches is based on the fact that we change the position of the glass by turning it over. The leftmost match goes down to the right, and the horizontal one moves to the right by half its length.
4. Seven squares
The task. Move 2 matches to form 7 squares.
Answer. To solve this rather difficult task, you need to think outside the box. Take any 2 matches that form the corner of the largest outer square and put them crosswise on top of each other in one of the small squares. So we get 3 squares 1 by 1 match and 4 squares with half-match sides.
5. Hexagonal star
The task. You see a star consisting of 2 large triangles and 6 small ones. Move 2 matches until 6 triangles remain in the star.
Answer.Move the matches according to this diagram, and there will be 6 triangles.
6. Cheerful calf
The task. Move just two matches so that the calf is facing the other way. At the same time, he must remain cheerful, that is, his tail must remain directed upward.
Answer. In order to look the other way, the calf just needs to turn its head.
7. House of glasses
The task. Rearrange six matches so that two glasses make a house.
Answer. From the two outermost matches of each glass, a roof and a wall will turn out, and two matches in the bases of the glasses just need to be moved.
8. Libra
The task. The scales are made up of nine matches and are not in equilibrium. It is required to shift five matches in them so that the scales are in equilibrium.
Answer.Lower the right side of the scale so that it is level with the left. The match-base of the right side must remain stationary.
9. Arrow
The task. Move 3 matches so that the arrow changes its direction to the opposite.
Answer. To solve this problem, you will need to move the three bottom arrow matches up.
10. House
The task. Move one match so that instead of 9 triangles there is only one.
Answer. It is necessary to turn the lower diagonal match, the second diagonal match turns with it, because lies on top.
Matches are not only a device for making fire, but also an opportunity to significantly diversify your leisure time. How to do this, everyone remembers, in whose soul a piece of a happy childhood still lives.
We suggest you remember your childhood and rearrange a few matches so that universal harmony reigns.
1. Remove two matches so that only two equilateral triangles remain
2. There are two rhombuses in the picture made of matches.
Move 2 matches to get 3 equal triangles.
3. In the picture from the matches there is an incorrect equality 84 + 8 \u003d 16.
Remove 3 matches so that the equality becomes true.
4. Move 3 matches so that you get 3 identical triangles.
5. In the picture from the matches there is an incorrect equality 3 + 9 \u003d 49.
Arrange 2 matches so that the equality becomes true.
6. In the picture of matches, 5 identical squares are laid out.
Arrange 3 matches so that you get only 4 identical squares.
7. In the picture of matches there is an incorrect equality 2-7 \u003d 5.
Add 2 matches so that the equality is correct.
8. In the picture of matches, 5 identical squares are laid out.
Move 3 matches so that you get only 4 squares.
9. In the picture from the matches there is an incorrect equality 24-91 \u003d 120.
Arrange 1 match so that the equality is correct.
10. Arrange 2 matches so that you get 3 triangles.
11. Move 3 matches so that you get 4 squares.
