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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Nonogram

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Your guide to Nonogram

Make Nonogram your next activity in the game library. 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.

Practice with a purpose

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.

Aim for this result

Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

How a round unfolds

  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.

How your actions work

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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

See the idea in action

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 game’s format in mind.

A useful caution

Do not merge two separate runs. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Questions that come up during play

On this playing page, what is the goal of Nonogram?

The key detail is this: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.

On this playing page, 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.

Before I begin, 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.

Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?

Here is the relevant explanation: Do not merge two separate runs.

For a quick reminder, what format does Nonogram offer?

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

As a new player, 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.

For this browser game, where should I start with Nonogram?

Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.

When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?

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

While reading the Guide, how can I find Nonogram again?

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

Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?

The key detail is this: 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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