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How to Play Nonogram

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Find your footing in Nonogram

Nonogram gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. Look at what changes after your first action.

Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.

Bring this focus to a round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.

The goal to keep in mind

Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Step by step

  1. Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
  2. Keep separate runs apart by at least one blank.
  3. Combine row and column deductions.
  4. Check puzzle verifies the finished grid.

Input guidance

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. Look at the feedback after the action.

Put the rules into context

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. Verify the rule before continuing.

A mistake to avoid

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.

Questions about this game

While learning, what is the goal of Nonogram?

Keep this in mind: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.

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.

What example helps explain Nonogram?

For clarity: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.

For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?

Do not merge two separate runs.

When I return, what format does Nonogram offer?

The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.

On this playing page, 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.

As a new player, where should I start with Nonogram?

For clarity: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.

For this browser game, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Nonogram again?

For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

On this playing page, 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.

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