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Find your footing in Tangram
Bring your attention to one round of Tangram. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Your inputs
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
A mistake to avoid
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For my first round, how do I control Tangram?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Tangram?
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
The key detail is this: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.