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How to play Tangram
Make Tangram your next activity in the game library. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. 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. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Tangram?
The key detail is this: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Tangram?
For clarity: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
While learning, 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.
Before I begin, which play mode does Tangram use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.