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How to play Tangram
Open Tangram, check the instructions and begin a round. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- Drag a selected piece.
- Rotate in 45-degree steps or flip it.
- Use snapping for precise alignment.
- Check the layout or use one-piece assistance.
Controls
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Tangram?
The key detail is this: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
When I return, how do I control Tangram?
For clarity: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Tangram?
The key detail is this: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
Before I begin, what format does Tangram offer?
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Tangram use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
