THE PLAYBOOK · CSQUAN
How to play Tangram
Read the aim of Tangram, then make your first move. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
On this playing page, how do I control Tangram?
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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
For a quick reminder, 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.
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.