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How to play Tangram
Tangram gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For my first round, how do I control Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Tangram?
The key detail is this: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
For clarity: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
When I return, what format does Tangram offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
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.
