Puzzle Game

Tangram

Arrange the seven classic tans to perfectly fill the target shape - a timeless dissection puzzle!

Difficulty: Medium
Age: Everyone
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About Tangram

Tangram is a timeless dissection puzzle where you arrange seven geometric pieces (tans) to fill a target silhouette. Drag pieces onto the board and tap to rotate them until every tan snaps perfectly into place. With multiple levels featuring rotated silhouettes, Tangram provides a relaxing yet mentally stimulating challenge that has captivated puzzle lovers for centuries.

Experience the ancient art of Tangram puzzles on your mobile device! This beautifully crafted version features intuitive drag-and-rotate controls, elegant silhouettes, and a timed challenge mode. Whether you are new to tangrams or a seasoned puzzle master, there is always a new shape to solve.

Game Features

Classic seven-piece tangram puzzle with authentic geometry
Drag to move and tap to rotate pieces by 45 degrees
Snap-to-place mechanic when pieces align correctly
Multiple levels with rotated silhouettes for variety
Dark silhouette display with faint piece outlines as hints
Timer-based scoring with time bonus for fast solvers
Points for each correctly placed piece
Progressive difficulty across levels
Clean, elegant visual design
Offline play — no internet connection required

How to Play

  1. 1Drag each colored tan piece onto the dark silhouette on the board
  2. 2Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees to find the right angle
  3. 3When a piece matches its target position and rotation, it snaps into place
  4. 4Fill the entire silhouette with all seven pieces to complete the puzzle
  5. 5Beat the clock for bonus points — faster solving earns more
  6. 6Complete a level to advance to the next with a new silhouette rotation
  7. 7Use the faint outlines within the silhouette as hints for piece placement

Tips & Strategies

Start with the two large triangles — they fill the most space

Look at the silhouette outline to identify which piece fits each section

The parallelogram and square are often the trickiest — save them for later

Use the faint outlines as guides for where each piece belongs

Rotate pieces before dragging to save time

If stuck, try removing placed pieces and approaching from a different angle

Practice recognizing common tangram patterns to solve faster

Why Play Tangram?

Improves spatial reasoning and geometric intuition
Enhances visual problem-solving abilities
Develops patience and methodical thinking
Provides relaxing yet mentally engaging gameplay
Strengthens shape recognition and rotational visualization
Great for all ages — a timeless educational puzzle

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