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Tangram: instructions and practice
Try Tangram at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
A focus for your next round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
A mistake to avoid
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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.
Clarifying the way this game works
When I return, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For this browser game, how do I control Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Tangram?
The key detail is this: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
When I return, 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.
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.
For this browser game, where should I start with Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Drag a selected piece.
While learning, do I need an account or a payment for Tangram?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Tangram again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Tangram?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.