THE PLAYBOOK · TCJSJT
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. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
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. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For this browser game, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
While reading the Guide, what format does Nonogram offer?
The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
While learning, which play mode does Nonogram use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
