Game guide · 05MC
How to play Nonogram
Start Nonogram by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Practice with a purpose
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The playing sequence
- 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Read the matching step again.
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.
Questions that come up during play
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.
When I return, what example helps explain Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
What should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
What format does Nonogram offer?
Keep this in mind: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, where should I start with Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
For a quick reminder, 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 my first round, 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.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?
For clarity: 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.
