THE PLAYBOOK · YUNQITEA
The essentials of playing Tangram
Read the aim of Tangram, then make your first move. 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 focus for your next round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Where a round can go wrong
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Helpful answers for players
While learning, 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?
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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
For my first round, 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.