Matchstick Puzzle
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Move a single matchstick to fix the equation. Pick the right one of four options.
🧠 What it builds
Short, regular sessions (10-15 minutes a day) work better than one long sitting.
📱 Where it runs
Works in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop — no install, no sign-up. Turn the phone sideways and the layout rearranges itself, keeping every control finger-sized.
🎯 Who it is for
Designed for ages 7-12.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drag the matchstick?
Not in this version: you pick the solution from four options. Moving one stick on a small screen is fiddly; the multiple-choice form needs the same thinking but is finger-friendly.
Which digits turn into each other?
Moving one stick turns 6↔0, 6↔9, 3↔2, 5↔3, 9↔8; taking a stick from a plus makes a minus. Knowing these speeds up the puzzle.
How many puzzles are there?
Puzzles come shuffled from a pool and then repeat; every one really is solvable with a single stick.
Which age is it for?
Ages 7-12 who know digits and addition/subtraction; at 7 playing with a parent works well.
Why only four options?
Two of the options are traps that cannot be reached with one stick, so you still need to know the right transformation.
