THE PLAYBOOK · GZCKKS
Getting started with Tangram
Try Tangram at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The goal to keep in mind
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See the idea in action
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Game-specific help
For my first round, what is the goal of Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Tangram?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Tangram?
The key detail is this: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
Before I begin, 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.
On this playing page, 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.