Game guide · LSZSX
Nonogram: rules and examples
Start Nonogram by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The steps to play
- 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.
How to use 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Pay attention to this rule
Do not merge two separate runs. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Helpful answers for players
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Nonogram?
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.
What example helps explain Nonogram?
For clarity: 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?
Do not merge two separate runs.
For my first round, what format does Nonogram offer?
For clarity: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
When I return, 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 learning, where should I start with Nonogram?
For clarity: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?
For clarity: 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.