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Pentominoes Puzzle Online

A pentomino is a shape made of five squares joined edge to edge. There are 12 different pentominoes, and fitting them into rectangles is a classic puzzle.

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Play free pentomino puzzles online: fit the five-square shapes together to fill a board.

About pentominoes puzzle online

A pentomino is a shape made of five squares joined edge to edge. There are 12 different pentominoes, and fitting them into rectangles is a classic puzzle.

Our picks

  1. Pentomino game
    Pentomino

    Our pentomino puzzle: rotate and flip the 12 shapes to fill the board.

  2. Tetromino game
    Tetromino

    Start with four-square shapes if pentominoes feel hard.

  3. Tangram game
    Tangram

    Another classic shape-fitting puzzle.

  4. Pieces game
    Pieces

    Fit coloured shapes into a square; only one solution works.

Tips for learning

  • Place the awkward shapes (like the X and the I) first.
  • Fill corners early.
  • Rotate and flip before giving up on a shape.

What kids learn

  • Spatial reasoning
  • Problem solving
  • Persistence

For parents and teachers

Pentominoes are great for ages 7 and up and are fun for adults too.

Tips & Tricks

Beginner

Place the awkward shapes (like the X and the I) first.

Pro

Rotate and flip before giving up on a shape.

Educational Importance

Tiling puzzles train mental rotation, a key spatial skill.

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Pentominoes Puzzle Online FAQ

How many pentominoes are there?

12.

What is a pentomino?

A shape made of five squares joined edge to edge.

Is it free?

Yes.

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