THE PLAYBOOK · YUNYILINK
How to play Tangram
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Tangram. Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
What is the goal of Tangram?
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
Before I begin, how do I control Tangram?
For clarity: Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
What example helps explain Tangram?
For clarity: The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Tangram?
Keep this in mind: Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
When I return, 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.
Before I begin, 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.