Tiling puzzles use two-dimensional shapes that have to be assembled into a larger given shape without overlaps (and often without gaps).
Some tiling puzzles ask you to dissect a given shape first and then
rearrange the pieces into another shape.
Other tiling puzzles ask you to dissect a given shape while fulfilling certain conditions.
The two latter types of tiling puzzles are also called
dissection puzzles[?].
Tiling puzzles may be made from wood, metal, cardboard, plastic or any other sheet-material. Many tiling puzzles are now available as computer games.
Tiling puzzles have a long history. Some of the oldest and most famous
are jigsaw puzzles and the Tangram puzzle.