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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Tangram?
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For this browser game, how do I control Tangram?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Tangram?
Keep this in mind: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.