THE PLAYBOOK · NMGAFT
How to play 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For my first round, 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
While reading the Guide, what format does Nonogram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For this browser game, 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.
