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How to play Nonogram
Read the aim of Nonogram, then make your first move. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
- Keep separate runs apart by at least one blank.
- Combine row and column deductions.
- Check puzzle verifies the finished grid.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For this browser game, how do I control Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Nonogram?
For clarity: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Do not merge two separate runs.
On this playing page, what format does Nonogram offer?
For clarity: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For this browser game, which play mode does Nonogram use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
