Tangram Online
Play Tangram free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Tangram on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Tangram table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
- 100+ games in one place: Baloot, Jackaroo, Kout, Tarneeb, Hand, Konkan, Ludo, Dominoes and more.
- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Tangram: goal and players
Play Tangram online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 2, 3 or 4 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
- Everyone gets the same shapes (3 or 5) at the same moment and plays at once. The first to fill them all wins.
- Fill the dark shape with all seven pieces: two large triangles, a medium one, two small ones, a square and a slanted parallelogram. They must not overlap.
- Drag a piece from the tray onto the paper. Tap a piece to turn it 45°, twist it with two fingers, or use the turn buttons. The flip button turns the parallelogram over (the only piece that needs it).
- Pieces click onto nearby corners. A piece that lands exactly in place settles with a shine.
- Drag a piece back to the tray to take it off. The tray button takes them all back.
- A shape counts as done when all seven pieces are down and cover it. Then the next shape comes up.
- You see how many shapes the others have done and how much of their current one is covered, never their pieces.
- When the clock runs out, players are ranked by shapes done, then by how much of the current shape they covered.
Scoring and winning
Everyone gets the same shapes (3 or 5) at the same moment and plays at once. The first to fill them all wins.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Tangram online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Tangram table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Tangram with new people?
On JAWNA pick Tangram and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Tangram?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Is there a free app for Tangram?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Tangram on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2, 3 or 4 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Tangram?
When the clock runs out, players are ranked by shapes done, then by how much of the current shape they covered.
How do I invite friends to Tangram?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Tangram rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Tangram on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Seven pieces, one shape – Fill the dark shape with all seven pieces: two big triangles, a medium one, two small ones, a square and a slanted piece. No overlaps.
- Drag onto the paper – Drag a piece from the tray onto the shape. It clicks onto nearby corners, and shines when it is exactly in place.
- Turn and flip – Tap a piece to turn it 45°, or twist it with two fingers. The flip button turns the slanted piece over.
- Most shapes wins – Everyone gets the same 3 or 5 shapes at once. The first to fill them all wins. When time runs out, the most shapes done wins.
History & origins
Tangram is a Chinese dissection puzzle that reached Europe in the early 19th century and became a widespread puzzle craze.
Its seven pieces can be rearranged into many silhouettes, creating a large challenge set from one small collection of shapes.
Books and later digital games kept the format alive. Jawna uses the familiar seven-piece tradition in a race to complete matching silhouettes.