Game guide · HKXLJJ
Your guide to Nonogram
Make Nonogram your next activity in the game library. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Where a round can go wrong
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.
Helpful answers for players
Before I begin, what is the goal of Nonogram?
For clarity: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
As a new player, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Do not merge two separate runs.
For my first round, what format does Nonogram offer?
Keep this in mind: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
When I return, 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.
For my first round, where should I start with Nonogram?
Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Nonogram again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
