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Matchsticks

Move a match and fix the sum

269 matchstick puzzles: move, remove or add matches to make the equation true. With hints and undo.

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How to play

The equation made of matchsticks is wrong. Fix it by moving, removing or adding the matchsticks it asks for (the number is at the top). Only the matchsticks in the digits can change; the signs stay as they are. To move: tap a match and then an empty slot. To remove: tap a match. To add: tap an empty slot. Below you see how the sum reads right now. ↩️ undoes, 🔄 starts again and 💡 shows which match to move.

With the TV remote

🎮 D-pad to a match or a slot · OK.

Game details

Collection
Arcade Pro
Category
🧩 Puzzles
Controls
Tap
Levels
269 levels, difficulty spread from easy to hard · easy, normal and hard modes
Lives
No lives: retry as often as you like
TV remote
Yes, with a cursor (D-pad + OK)
Players
1 (touch) · 1–4 taking turns (TV)
Languages
Spanish, English
Platforms
Browser (phone, tablet, PC), Android TV, Fire TV
Price
Free, no ads
Inspired by
Matchstick puzzles (acertijos de cerillas)

FAQ

How do you play Matchsticks?

The equation made of matchsticks is wrong. Fix it by moving, removing or adding the matchsticks it asks for (the number is at the top). Only the matchsticks in the digits can change; the signs stay as they are. To move: tap a match and then an empty slot. To remove: tap a match. To add: tap an empty slot. Below you see how the sum reads right now. ↩️ undoes, 🔄 starts again and 💡 shows which match to move.

Is Matchsticks free?

Yes. It is free, with no ads or purchases, and you do not need to sign up or download anything: it runs in your browser.

Can I play offline?

It needs a connection to load; once open, the game keeps running even if the connection drops.

Can I play it on a TV with the remote?

Yes, on Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV. D-pad to a match or a slot · OK. Up to 4 people can play taking turns.

What game is Matchsticks inspired by?

It recreates the mechanics of Matchstick puzzles (acertijos de cerillas), with emoji graphics, up to 120 levels with easy, normal and hard modes and touch controls.

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