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How to play Tangram
Read the aim of Tangram, then make your first move. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
What is the goal of Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For this browser game, how do I control Tangram?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
When I return, what example helps explain Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
The key detail is this: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
While reading the Guide, what format does Tangram offer?
Keep this in mind: Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Which play mode does Tangram use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.