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Nonogram: from controls to your first round
Try Nonogram at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a more deliberate round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The steps to play
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
Do not merge two separate runs. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
For this browser 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.
Before I begin, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
Before I begin, what format does Nonogram offer?
Keep this in mind: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Nonogram use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Nonogram again?
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.