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A practical guide to Tangram
Open Tangram, check the instructions and begin a round. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
An idea for your next attempt
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
The goal to keep in mind
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of 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.
Input guidance
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Tangram?
Keep this in mind: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For my first round, 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.