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Tangram: how a round works
Bring your attention to one round of Tangram. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How your actions work
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
An important reminder
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions about this game
As a new player, 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?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Tangram?
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
For clarity: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
On this playing page, what format does Tangram offer?
The key detail is this: Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Before I begin, 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.
