How to Play Tangram

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Tangram: how a round works

Read the aim of Tangram, then make your first move. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.

An idea for your next attempt

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. Keep the objective visible.

Your objective

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

1. Drag a selected piece.
2. Rotate in 45-degree steps or flip it.
3. Use snapping for precise alignment.
4. Check the layout or use one-piece assistance.

The controls to know

Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

Try this example

The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.

Notice this detail

Overlaps do not count as filling the target. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

A few questions answered