Flora’s Magic Disappearing Bean is based loosely on a classic nineteenth century puzzle called “Get Off the Earth” by American puzzlemaker Sam Lloyd. Can you figure out where the missing bean went?

Printable Version of Flora’s Magic Disappearing Bean

You can also download a printable version of Flora’s Magic Disappearing Bean. Students can print this puzzle, cut out the pieces, and try to figure out how swapping two halves of the set of beans can turn thirteen into twelve. A lot of people say that printing it out makes it much easier to figure out where the extra bean went.

Download the PDF version: Magic Bean