Tango puzzle: rules and strategy
Tango is a binary logic puzzle with suns and moons. Fill the grid so that every row and column holds as many suns as moons, never three of a kind in a line, and every = or × sign is respected.
Tango rules
- Every cell holds a sun or a moon.
- Each row and each column has the same number of suns and moons.
- No more than two of the same symbol may sit next to each other in a row or column.
- Cells joined by = are the same. Cells joined by × are opposite.
How to solve Tango: 5 tips
1. Break every pair
Two suns side by side must have a moon on each open end. The same goes for two moons.
2. Fill the gap
A sun, an empty cell and a sun in a line force a moon into the gap, because three suns would touch.
3. Count to finish a line
When a row already has all the suns it can hold, every empty cell left in it is a moon.
4. Follow the signs
An = or × sign links two cells. As soon as one is known, the other is too, and the result often starts a chain.
5. Use the edges
Signs and pairs near the edge of the board leave fewer options, so they are good places to start.
Play a new Tango puzzle every day
Pocket Logic gives you a fresh Tango board every day, the same for every player, with a streak, best times and smart hints. Hundreds of extra levels grow from warm-up to expert, and every board has exactly one solution. It works offline on Android and is free to play.
Tango puzzle FAQ
How do you play Tango?
Fill the grid with suns and moons so every row and column is balanced, no three of a kind touch in a line, and the = and × signs between cells are respected.
Is there a daily Tango puzzle app?
Yes. Pocket Logic for Android has a new Tango board every day, the same for every player, plus levels from easy to expert.
What do = and × mean in Tango?
= means the two cells hold the same symbol. × means they hold opposite symbols.