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How to play Nonogram
Make Nonogram your next activity in the game library. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. 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. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, 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.
What should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Do not merge two separate runs.
While learning, what format does Nonogram offer?
For clarity: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
While learning, 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.
