Matchstick Squares: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Matchstick Squares is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Move matches to new places to make the number of small squares asked for. Every match must be part of a square.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Matchstick Squares
- Tap Play now. Matchstick Squares opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Move 1 match to make 2 small squares.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Move 1 match on a small board.
- Medium: Move 1 match on a bigger board.
- Harder: Move 2 matches.
Why people enjoy it
Matchstick Squares is a satisfying puzzle with a clear goal and big, easy to see pieces. It is all about thinking a problem through, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Matchstick Squares easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Move 1 match on a small board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Move 2 matches.
Can I play Matchstick Squares on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Matchstick Squares?
Matchstick Squares is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
More Puzzles
- Pairs in RoomsShade two squares in every room.
- How Many Squares?Count every square in the drawing. Big squares made of small ones count too.
- Number PatchesFill every square with a number.
- Shift the RowsSlide whole rows and columns around until the board matches the small card.
- Hidden CoinsCoins are hidden under some squares.
- Turn and FlipPress Turn and Flip to move a patterned card until it looks just like the small card.