Matchstick Riddles

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In the image below, you can see two glasses and two matchsticks.You need to move four matchsticks in such a manner that the crosses come inside the glasses. Note: you cannot move the crossed.

Fun With Matchsticks

Asked by Jeff on 13 Dec 2023


Count the squares in the matchstick puzzle below?

Count the Squares

Asked by Sachin on 17 Sep 2023

You need to move three matchsticks to form three squares. Can you do it?

MatchSticks Squares Riddle

Asked by Sachin on 17 Jun 2023


By removing one matchstick and adding one matchstick, can you convert the word "ZOO" to an animal name?

Zoo Matchsticks Riddle

Asked by Mehmat on 27 May 2023

An equation has been laid down using a few matchsticks. However, as you can see, the equation is not correct. Can you correct the equation if you are allowed to add or remove 5 matchsticks?

Correct the Equation

Asked by Akash on 14 May 2021

As you can see that fifteen matches have been used to form an arrangement. What you have to do is remove any six of them to make them ten.

Make the Word TEN

Asked by Sachin on 14 May 2021


In the given figure, you can see that four match sticks are used to form a square. Can you form five squares by using six matches?

Make Six Square

Asked by Sherlock on 14 May 2021

Can you count the number of matches in the picture below ?


Count the Matches

Asked by Sachin on 14 May 2021

Can you decipher the two rows to find the hidden word?


Make the Word

Asked by Sachin on 14 May 2021


In the picture that is attached with this question, you can find a square which comprises of four little squares inside it. Consider this square to be made with matchsticks. You have to remove two matchsticks such that only two squares remain instead of five.How will you do it ?

Make Two Square

Asked by Sachin on 14 May 2021

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