Tangrams - Strategy Puzzle |
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 Sounds simple enough. Just arrange the seven geometric shapes (Tans) so that they match the different figures. And, indeed, some of the puzzles are very simple to solve. However, other shapes can be frustratingly elusive. That's why these puzzles have such a broad appeal and are accessible to young children as well as adults.
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As Randy at Tangrams.ca points at on his excellent site, "The figures spark visually inclined people through their form, liveliness and striking simplicity. Many of the designs are adaptable to quilting, appliqué and many other artistic or craft projects. Storytellers can weave a tale with many characters and objects using only the seven tans." According to Wikipedia, the word "tangram" has no meaning in Chinese. The English word is built from TANG + GRAM. In the Cantonese dialect, Tang (唐) is a synonym for "Chinese". |
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