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A practical guide to Tangram
Tangram gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
A focus for your next round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
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.
The steps to play
- 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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Tangram?
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Tangram?
For clarity: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
What example helps explain Tangram?
For clarity: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
What format does Tangram offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
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.