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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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. 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. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While learning, how do I control Tangram?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Tangram?
For clarity: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
For clarity: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
On this playing page, 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.
While learning, 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.