THE PLAYBOOK · BOYUEJINSHU
How to play Tangram
Try Tangram at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
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.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
How do I control Tangram?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Tangram?
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
As a new player, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
