Game guide · ZHJW-TNY
A practical guide to Nonogram
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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Build familiarity through play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Making your moves
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Follow the 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.
A useful caution
Do not merge two separate runs. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Helpful answers for players
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?
The key detail is this: 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Do not merge two separate runs.
For this browser game, what format does Nonogram offer?
The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Nonogram use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
When I return, 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.
For my first round, how can I find Nonogram again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?
The key detail is this: 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.