Matchstick Puzzles

The common wooden matchstick has inspired tricks and puzzles ever since it was invented. Here's a collection of the most baffling matchstick puzzles of all time. Can you build a bridge with two matches? Can you balance matchstick equations? Can you calculate how many matches you would need to cover the distance from the earth to the moon? With a rating of easy, medium or difficult for each puzzle and illustrations showing matchbox covers from around the world, this fascinating collection of brain-benders will provide hours of amusement for young and old alike.