Classic Puzzle Games

These are well-known puzzle games played on screen. Break the secret code in Mastermind, move matchsticks to fix an equation, get everyone across the river, or pour water between jugs. Hints and the shortest solution are available on several.

Tools in this group

• Mastermind Game Online: Code Breaker — Guess the secret colour code. Black pegs mean right colour, right place; white pegs mean right colour, wrong place.
• Matchstick Puzzles: Fix the Equation — The equation is wrong. Move, remove or add matchsticks to make it true.
• River Crossing Puzzle Online — Get everyone across without breaking the rules. Five classic puzzles, each with hints and the shortest solution.
• Jugs Puzzle: Water Jug Puzzle and Solver — Fill, empty and pour until one jug holds the target amount. Stuck? Ask for a hint or watch the shortest solution.