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.
