Tangram City

Korea Boardgames, Atalia, Capstone Games · Board game · 2023

1–5 · best 1 Solo 10–40 min Weight 1.7/5

7.1 rating Ludopedia

6.8 rating BGG

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7.1 rating Ludopedia

6.8 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy spatial puzzles with a planning twist and a cool aesthetic, Tangram City is a solid choice!

Highlights

Visually appealing and relaxing
Forward planning is rewarded
Simple rules, growing challenge
Fast and easy to learn

Keep in mind

May lack deep strategy
Luck of the draw matters
Can feel repetitive for some

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to don your urban planner hat and impress the queen in Tangram City! The mission is clear: build the most harmonious and rectangular city the kingdom has ever seen. Using double-sided Tangram pieces, you'll fill your square board, trying to balance building construction (red) with green spaces (green). The trick here is that you have an advantage: you know which piece is coming next, allowing for sharper planning. But beware, the board is limited, and the perfect rectangular shape is your ultimate goal. At the end of each round, you earn points for the largest rectangular area formed, and at the end of the game, harmony between the realms and the perfection of the rectangle yield precious bonuses. It's a fast-paced game with simple rules, but it demands good spatial reasoning and strategic thinking. Perfect for those who enjoy a tile-laying challenge with a touch of forward planning and a dash of luck when drawing pieces. If you like abstract games that test your visualization and space optimization skills, Tangram City will win you over. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, ideal for quick sessions or for extending game night with friends and family, as it accommodates up to 5 players.

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Rules videos

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2 videos

In English

Best player count

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1–5 players

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Publisher Korea Boardgames, Atalia, Capstone Games, HUCH!, ToyRock Oy (TRG Games)

Designer Uwe Rosenberg

Artist たかみまこと (Makoto Takami)

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions

Is Tangram City difficult to learn?

Not at all! The rules are quite straightforward. You take a piece, place it on the board, try to form rectangles, and balance the colors. You can explain it in about 5 minutes and start playing right away.

What's the average playtime?

Super fast! Usually between 10 to 40 minutes, depending on how many players are at the table and how decisive they are.

Is it suitable for beginners to board games?

Absolutely! It's an abstract game focused on puzzles. If you enjoy visual and tile-laying challenges, you'll like it. It doesn't have much rule complexity; the challenge is mostly in your mind.

How many people can play together?

You can play with 1 to 5 people. It works well both in solo mode, for you to practice your skills, and with the whole group.

What do I get for completing a rectangle?

At the end of each round, you earn points for the largest rectangular area you managed to form on your board. At the end of the game, there are extra bonuses for those who achieved a good balance between areas and the rectangular shape.

Is there much player interaction?

The interaction is more indirect. Each player builds their own city, but the competition is about who builds the best city and who gets the end-game bonuses. There's no direct attacking; it's more of a race for points.