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How to play Tangram
Take a moment with Tangram before moving to another game. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While learning, how do I control Tangram?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Tangram?
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
For this browser game, 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Tangram use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
