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How to play Tangram
Choose a round of Tangram and settle into its rules. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
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. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Tangram?
The key detail is this: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
Before I begin, how do I control Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
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?
For clarity: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
While reading the Guide, what format does Tangram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
