THE PLAYBOOK · XIQIGLASS
Find your footing in Tangram
Read the aim of Tangram, then make your first move. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Give this approach a try
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
The goal to keep in mind
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The order of play
- 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.
Input guidance
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
One detail worth checking
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Read these answers for extra help
For my first round, what is the goal of Tangram?
For clarity: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
How do I control Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
What should I watch out for in Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
For this browser game, 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
