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Tangram

Puzzle game

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

Difficulty
Medium
Age rating
Everyone

About Tangram

Tangram is a 3D puzzle game in Playtua. Arrange the seven classic tans to perfectly fill the target shape - a timeless dissection puzzle! Drag each colored tan onto the shaded silhouette. Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees. Match a piece to its outline to lock it in place.

More about the game

Tangram is a shape-fitting puzzle using the seven classic tans. Drag each piece towards the silhouette, rotate it in 45-degree steps and find the arrangement that fills the target. Matching a piece to its outline locks it into place, gradually reducing the unfinished area. The 3D pieces give the puzzle a tangible feel, while the challenge comes from seeing how triangles and the other shapes can combine into one complete figure.

Begin with a distinctive corner or a large area whose shape you can recognise. Rotating a piece before moving it into a crowded part of the silhouette can make the fit easier to judge. If two pieces appear interchangeable, consider what each choice would leave for the remaining shapes. The target is one connected arrangement, so an attractive local fit is only useful when the rest can still be completed. A careful reading of the outline can save more time than repeatedly trying every piece in the same gap.

How to play

  1. Drag each colored tan onto the shaded silhouette.
  2. Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees.
  3. Match a piece to its outline to lock it in place.
  4. Fill the whole silhouette to solve the puzzle.
  5. Beat the clock and earn bonus points for time left.
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Tips & strategy

  • 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
Game features
  • 3D graphics
  • Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees.
  • Match a piece to its outline to lock it in place.
  • Fill the whole silhouette to solve the puzzle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tangram on Playtua?

Tangram is a 3D puzzle game in Playtua. Arrange the seven classic tans to perfectly fill the target shape - a timeless dissection puzzle! Drag each colored tan onto the shaded silhouette. Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees. Match a piece to its outline to lock it in place.

What category does Tangram belong to?

Tangram is a Puzzle game on Playtua. It is rated Everyone with a Medium difficulty level, making it suitable for players of all skill levels.

What are the main features of Tangram?

3D graphics. Tap a piece to rotate it by 45 degrees.. Match a piece to its outline to lock it in place.. Fill the whole silhouette to solve the puzzle..

What games are similar to Tangram?

If you enjoy Tangram, you might also like Sliding Numbers, Pipe Connect, Sudoku, Colors Sort. All available free on Playtua.

Where can I download Tangram?

Tangram is available inside the Playtua app, which you can download free from the Google Play Store (Android) and Apple App Store (iOS). One download gives you Tangram plus 50+ other games.

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