A Tangram puzzle focuses on the objective to rearrange the seven separate pieces into a complete image of various shapes (in outline or silhouette only).

Tangram puzzles are one of the most popular dissection puzzles in the world. It consists of seven polygons, called tans. Players combine the tans in various ways to form different figures — minimal designs that repeat patterns, such as numbers, letters, and pictures, using all seven pieces. 

This puzzle, which is thought to originate in the 18th century in China, and later brought to Europe and the Americas at the start of the 19th century, continues to be popular today. Despite its simplicity, the concept of tangrams has profound effects on the mind, especially on young ones.

The Tangram puzzle can be used as an educational tool for children because it encourages creativity and spatial vision, and it’s an endless entertainment source for adults. Having fun and strengthening your intellect are excellent reasons to play Tangram.

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