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**__Tangram is a dissection puzzle that consists of seven flat shapes that are TAN which are put together to create shapes. The objective is to create a specific shape that consists of all seven pieces. The shape must include all the seven shapes and they can't overlap. You are given pictures and have to create them with the tan. Here is a slide show thats shows you some examples of tangrams. __**
 * __Tangram__**

Tangrams became very popular throughout Europe and America. This was probably due to the opening up of trade with China and the sailors bringing home the puzzle because it would be a new source of amusement. Tangram interests the maths inclined with the geometry and ratio of the pieces. You will find them in many classrooms all around the world because they are used to help teach basic maths ideas in a simple but interesting way. It is one of the classic puzzles that appeal to both young and old people, he serious and the laidback. Tangrams continues to frustrate and entertain people now. ** Rules of Tangram __//**
 * __ History of Tangram __**
 * The invention of tangram is un-recorded but the earliest know book in Chinese was in 1813.
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 * You must use all seven TAN **
 * the tan must lay flat **
 * the seven tan must touch **
 * none of the tan may overlap **


 * __The Pieces__

5 Triangles (2 small, 1 medium and 1 large) 1 Sqaure 1 Parallelogram **

Of all the seven pieces the parallelogram is the unique piece because it has to reflection symmetry but only rotational symmetry. So you must flip it over to get its mirror image.


 * __ Play __**

it there are some links below. It is really fun so I would recommend you having a go at it.
 * If you want to have a go at playing

Tangram Game ** Tangram 2