THE PLAYBOOK · QTHCC
How to play Tangram
The QTHCC guide to Tangram starts with read the feedback. Your task is to fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap. The controls and example below describe this exact implementation.
Seven genuine polygon pieces and one square target, not a large silhouette library.
Read the feedback
Status messages explain the current state and rejected actions. Check them when an action does not behave as you expected.
Your goal
Fill the square target with seven pieces, without gaps or overlap.
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.
A useful example
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.
Watch out for this
Overlaps do not count as filling the target.
Common questions
What is included in this edition?
Seven genuine polygon pieces and one square target, not a large silhouette library.
Which controls should I use?
Mouse/touch dragging and rotate/flip buttons.
Can you show a concrete example?
The parallelogram may need flipping rather than rotation.