THE PLAYBOOK · SHANGHAIJXC
Rules, controls and help for Tangram
Bring your attention to one round of Tangram. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
The playing sequence
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Work through an example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While learning, how do I control Tangram?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Tangram?
The key detail is this: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrange seven pieces into the square target. Rotate or flip a piece to fit; this game currently offers one target shape.
For this browser game, 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.