What age is a tangram puzzle suitable for?

Simple outlines suit children around five and up, while harder silhouettes keep teens and adults busy.

Do tangram sets include solutions?

Many sets print answers on the back of each card or at the end of the booklet, but not all do.

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Wooden tangram geometric puzzle

A challenging brain teaser that encourages spatial reasoning and creativity for older children and adults.

A wooden tangram geometric puzzle is a set of seven flat shapes that combine into animals, people, objects and abstract figures. It suits older kids, teens and adults who like visual challenges, and it fits easily into a stocking or travel bag.

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Why wooden tangram geometric puzzle make a good gift

Only seven pieces, yet they can be arranged into hundreds of different figures.
Small and flat enough to bring along on trips or to the cottage.
Works for a single player or as a timed race between friends.

What to look for

Check whether a booklet or set of cards with challenge outlines is included.
Look for a storage tray or pouch so none of the seven pieces go missing.
Consider whether a single set or a two-player set suits the recipient better.

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Tangram with pattern cards
Two-player tangram race
Tangram in a tray

Questions people ask

What age is a tangram puzzle suitable for?: Simple outlines suit children around five and up, while harder silhouettes keep teens and adults busy.
Do tangram sets include solutions?: Many sets print answers on the back of each card or at the end of the booklet, but not all do.

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