How to Play Tangram

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How to play Tangram

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Tangram. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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 useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

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.

Controls

Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.

A useful example

The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.

Watch out for this

Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Common questions