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How to Play Nonogram

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The Nonogram playbook

Open Nonogram, check the instructions and begin a round. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.

A focus for your next round

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.

What counts as success

Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Follow these playing steps

  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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.

Work through an 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. Read the matching step again.

A mistake to avoid

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.

Questions that come up during play

When I return, what is the goal of Nonogram?

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

For a quick reminder, 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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Nonogram?

Here is the relevant explanation: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?

For clarity: Do not merge two separate runs.

While learning, what format does Nonogram offer?

Keep this in mind: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.

As a new player, which play mode does Nonogram use?

The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

While reading the Guide, where should I start with Nonogram?

The key detail is this: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.

On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

How can I find Nonogram again?

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

For my first round, 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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