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How to play Nonogram
Open Nonogram, check the instructions and begin a round. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
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 game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
Before I begin, 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?
Keep this in mind: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
For clarity: Do not merge two separate runs.
While learning, what format does Nonogram offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
