THE PLAYBOOK · SHIDIAO001
How to play Tangram
Take a moment with Tangram before moving to another game. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Tangram?
The key detail is this: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Tangram?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Tangram?
For clarity: 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.
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.