The history and mystery of Tangram, the children's puzzle game that harbours a mathematical paradox or two
- Written by: Thomas Britz, Senior Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
ShutterstockHave you played the puzzle game Tangram?
I remember, as a child, being fascinated by how just seven simple wooden triangles and other shapes could offer endless entertainment. Unlike LEGO, the Tangram pieces do not snap together, and unlike the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, they do not form a painted picture.
Instead, Tangram invites you...




















