How to play Tangram Puzzle
Take a little time to learn the rules. Every move gets clearer with practice.
Rotate and flip seven classic tangram pieces to fill a generated geometric silhouette, with optional outlines when you want a nudge. This guide explains the rules and the decisions that matter while you play.
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- 01
Select one of the seven pieces.
- 02
Rotate it in 45-degree steps; flip it when needed.
- 03
Select the matching region of the silhouette to place a correctly oriented piece.
- 04
Fill the entire silhouette with all seven pieces, without overlaps.
Tangram Puzzle: player questions
Which pieces make a tangram set?
Two large triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one square and one parallelogram.
Can I flip pieces?
Yes. Flip changes the selected piece’s reflection. This is particularly useful for the parallelogram.
How far does Rotate turn a piece?
Each press turns the selected piece by 45 degrees. Eight presses return to the same orientation.
Do I have to use all seven pieces?
Yes. Every target is constructed from the complete seven-piece set.
Can the two large triangles exchange places?
Yes. Equivalent pieces may fill compatible target regions when their orientation matches. The same applies to the two small triangles.
What does Show outlines do?
It reveals the component boundaries of the target. You can use it as a learning aid and hide it again.
Why will my piece not snap in?
Its shape, rotation or reflection does not match that region, or the region is already occupied.
Are these animal silhouettes?
This edition generates connected geometric silhouettes. It does not label random outlines as recognizable animals.
How are new targets created?
Seven transformed pieces are joined along edges, with overlap checks, to produce a fresh geometric construction.
How do I place pieces on a phone?
Choose a tray piece, rotate or flip it with the controls, then tap the matching area of the target. Dragging is not required.