THE PLAYBOOK · GG-SCMS
Rules, controls and help for Tangram
Take a moment with Tangram before moving to another game. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Aim for this result
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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.
Input guidance
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
One way to understand the rules
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
An important reminder
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Helpful answers for players
As a new player, what is the goal of Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
When I return, 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?
Keep this in mind: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
What format does Tangram offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.
