Nonogram hands you a blank grid edged with number sequences that describe runs of filled squares in every row and column. By cross-referencing the horizontal and vertical hints, you deduce which cells are painted and which stay blank until a pixel picture emerges. Larger boards demand careful elimination rather than guessing.
How to play Nonogram
- Read each row and column clue, where numbers list consecutive filled blocks in order
- Fill cells you can prove must be shaded and mark confirmed blanks with an X
- Use overlaps between line possibilities to lock in certain squares
- Work alternately between rows and columns as new fills reveal fresh deductions
- Complete the grid so every clue matches to expose the hidden image
Tips & strategy
- Start with the longest clues relative to the line length, since they leave the least freedom
- Mark known empties with X to stop re-evaluating dead cells
- When a line's clues sum plus gaps equals its length, the whole line is forced
Controls: Click or tap to fill a cell; click again to mark it empty.
Nonogram — FAQ
Can I solve a nonogram without guessing?
Yes, well-formed nonograms are solvable by pure logic; if you feel stuck, recheck overlaps before resorting to a guess.
What do the numbers next to a row mean?
They list the lengths of filled blocks in that row, in sequence, each separated by at least one empty cell.
How do you play a Nonogram?
Use the number clues beside each row and column to work out which cells to fill in and which to leave blank. As you cross-reference the horizontal and vertical hints, a hidden picture slowly emerges on the grid.
What do the numbers in a Nonogram mean?
Each number is the length of a run of filled cells in that row or column, in the order they appear. A clue of 3 1 means a block of three filled cells, a gap, then a single filled cell.
Are Nonograms the same as Picross?
Yes, Nonograms are also known as Picross, griddlers, or Japanese picture-logic puzzles. They all follow the same rules of filling cells from numeric clues to reveal an image.
Is Nonogram free to play and available offline?
Yes, Nonogram is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up required. It also works fully offline in the free Offline Games Arcade app for iOS and Android.
