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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
What example helps explain Tangram?
Keep this in mind: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
For clarity: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
While learning, what format does Tangram offer?
For clarity: Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
While reading the Guide, 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.