Tangrams Dimensions

The tangram is an old puzzle game dating back to ancient China. The following games are some of the modern versions of this classic puzzle.

Tangrams Dimensions: Rex Games Classic Tangoes

The Rex Games Classic Tangoes measures 6.8 x 3.4 x 0.7 inches and weighs 6.4 ounces. Based on the old Chinese game, Tangoes is an entertaining game that fuses artistry with mathematical elements. It helps players develop creative thinking and boost their problem solving skills.

The game can be played by one or two players in teams. The game is packaged in a royal blue plastic with attractive decorations. There are a couple of sets of seven playing pieces. These are in red and blue colors respectively.

There are 54 puzzles (along with the solution) plus 27 cards. You can place the pieces together to make the shape on the card. The game is for people 5 years old to adults.

Tangrams Dimensions: Rex Games Magnetic Travel Tangoes

The Magnetic Travel Tangoes measures 10 x 10 x 0.5 inches and weighs 6.4 ounces. The game is in compact form, so you can play it anywhere, be it at home or when you’re on a journey. Because the pieces are magnetic, you do not have to worry about the pieces falling off.

The game also has the solution on the page, so you can easily see the solution. There are 24 puzzles, so it will keep you occupied for awhile. The Travel Tangoes also lets you create your own designs.

Tangrams Dimensions: Monkey Pod Games Puzzle

The Monkey Pod Games tangrams game measures 5 x 5 x 0.8 inches and weighs 8 ounces. The objective of the game is to put the seven pieces of the puzzle (called tans) into certain shapes.

The forms should contain all the pieces without overlapping. Although it sounds easy, it is quite challenging. The Monkey Pod Games tangram is packaged in a wood box.

The box has a lid and there are numerous silhouettes you can work with. Because it is made of wood, the item is very durable. Even if it is played on a consistent basis, it will remain intact.

Tangrams Dimensions: ThinkFun Shape by Shape

The ThinkFun Shape game measures 5.2 x 8 x 1.8 inches and weighs 1.6 lbs. This is a game also based on tangrams with some twists. The objective of the game is to place all 14 pieces inside the puzzle frame.

The player has to match the image onto the cards (there are 60 of them). To do this you must use 6 red pieces to make the subject. To form the background you use eight yellow pieces. There are tips on the back of each card to help you out. There are 27,268 ways to put the pieces in the puzzle frame.

The tangrams may not be that well known compared with other puzzles but once you play them, they can be quite addictive. The game is absorbing and entertaining, and at the same time improves your math and problem solving skills.