THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Nonogram
Bring your attention to one round of Nonogram. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
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. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
As a new player, how do I control Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
For this browser game, what format does Nonogram offer?
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Which play mode does Nonogram use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
