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Nonogram: what to know before playing
Open Nonogram, check the instructions and begin a round. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
The controls to know
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. Check any mode label before starting.
See how the rules apply
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.
Where a round can go wrong
Do not merge two separate runs. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For this browser game, how do I control Nonogram?
For clarity: 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?
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Do not merge two separate runs.
As a new player, what format does Nonogram offer?
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For this browser game, which play mode does Nonogram use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.