THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
The Nonogram playbook
Start Nonogram by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Take a closer look while playing
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
Do not merge two separate runs. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Nonogram?
For clarity: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
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.
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.
What should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: 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.
Before I begin, 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.